Mercedes Benz UK Limited

Sprinter

45 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.

If your Sprinter is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Mercedes Benz UK Limited dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.

Notices on record

Mercedes Benz UK Limited Sprinter · DVSA register

All recall notices.

VEHICLE CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY UPDATED

R/2017/232 · 20 Nov 2017

20 Nov 2017

Defect

The vehicles electronic control unit (ECU) may have been incorrectly updated. This may affect the operation of systems controlled by the ECU

Remedy

On affected vehicles update the software of the control unit

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Built 8 Nov 2014 – 29 Aug 2016

~4 vehicles affected
REAR SPRING SEAT BASES MAY FAIL

R/2017/217 · 9 Aug 2017

9 Aug 2017

Defect

The rear spring seat bases may develop cracks. Therse could case the seat base(s) to fail and the spriing(s) may detach.

Remedy

On affected vehicles repalce the rear spring seat bases

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Built 21 Apr 2016 – 29 Nov 2016

~69 vehicles affected
TRAILER HITCH MAY DETACH

R/2016/306 · 26 Jan 2017

26 Jan 2017

Defect

Two out of the four screws/bolts of the trailer hitch may not have been tightened correctly resulting in excessive stress to the other bolts. It is therefore possible that over time the connection could fail and the trailer detach from the towing vehicle increasing the risk of incident.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fixing bolts/screws for the towing attachment.

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Built 12 Nov 2014

~1 vehicles affected
SEAT BELT RESTRAINT MAY BE IMPAIRED

R/2016/254 · 25 Nov 2016

25 Nov 2016

Defect

The seatbelt mountings on the two seater bench seats may not be correctly tightened. This could cause the seatbelts not fully restrain the passengers and heighten the risk of injury if the vehicle is involved in a collision.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the seatbelt mouintings. Retighten the seatbelt mountings to the correct torque.

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Built 10 Mar 2016 – 21 Mar 2016

~9 vehicles affected
WINDOW ADHESION MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY BONDED

R/2016/183 · 8 Sep 2016

8 Sep 2016

Defect

In the event of an accident the windows bonded tie down rails and the super high roof (if fitted) could detach and increase the risk of injury due to the lack of adhesion of non-conforming paint.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and remove/install all bonded windows (excluding the windshield) and tie down rails and/or super high roof (if present) as well as repainting the corresponding bonding surfaces.

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Built 1 Mar 2015 – 30 Nov 2015

~61 vehicles affected
BONDED WINDOWS MAY DETACH IN A COLLISION

R/2016/181 · 8 Sep 2016

8 Sep 2016

Defect

In the event of an accident the windows bonded tie down rails and the super high roof (if fitted) could detach and increase the risk of injury due to the lack of adhesion of non-conforming paint.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and remove/install all bonded windows (excluding the windshield) and tie down rails and/or super high roof (if present) as well as repainting the corresponding bonding surfaces.

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Built 1 Mar 2015 – 30 Nov 2015

~5 vehicles affected
WINDOWS MAY DETACH

R/2016/011 · 12 Apr 2016

12 Apr 2016

Defect

On vehicles with multi layered paint it is possible the layers may not have bonded as intended. This could allow the windscreen to detach in the event of excessive forces such as an accident. This may similarly affect bonded tie downs and/or super high roof.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and check stability of the paint. Where necessary reapply paint to affected areas.

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Built 28 Aug 2015 – 12 Oct 2015

~28 vehicles affected
RISK OF FIRE

R/2016/002 · 9 Feb 2016

9 Feb 2016

Defect

On vehicles fitted with the four cylinder (OM651) engine the high pressure fuel lines may not have been manufactured to specifications. These lines may crack and allow fuel to leak. If an ignition source is present there is a risk of fire.

Remedy

On affected vehicles replace high pressure fuel lines.

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Built 27 Oct 2015 – 6 Nov 2015

~826 vehicles affected
SEATBELT MECHANISM MAY MALFUNCTION

R/2015/202 · 1 Dec 2015

1 Dec 2015

Defect

The threaded connections of the seatbelts at the B-Pillars were possibly not tightened with the required torque. If the required torque is not present it is possible the threaded connection may loosen further. In the event of a loosened threaded connection the intended restraint effect of the seat belt cannot be guaranteed in the event of a collision and the risk of injury during an event may possibly be increased.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check and where necessary tighten the threaded connection.

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Built 15 Jul 2015 – 19 Aug 2015

~45 vehicles affected
OIL MAY LEAK

R/2014/183 · 16 Jan 2015

16 Jan 2015

Defect

On certain diesel engines the 'O' ring may not have been produced to the correct specification. This may allow oil to leak and contaminate the environment. If excessive oil is lost engine damage may occur.

Remedy

On affected vehicles replace the chain tensioner sealing ring.

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Built 1 Feb 2014 – 30 Nov 2014

~21,679 vehicles affected
VEHICLE STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED

R/2014/014 · 28 Feb 2014

28 Feb 2014

Defect

It has been established that on certain models of NCV3 (5-ton) vehicles fitted with air suspension from the VB AirSuspension company have a high risk of a fracturing of the weld seam on the rear axle spring saddle. In the unlikely event that this occurs then the rear axle can become loose and take on a self-steering behaviour which could affect vehicle control or stability.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles to fit an additional spring saddle clamp to provide additional security.

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Built 1 Sep 2006 – 31 Jul 2013

~246 vehicles affected
INCORRECT CROSS-MEMBER BOLTS FITTED

R/2012/044 · 1 May 2012

1 May 2012

Defect

The screws/bolts used for fastening the towing eyes the cross-member of the trailer hitch and the rear step for the support of the cross-member on 5 ton vehicles may be the wrong type. This could cause the bolts to work loose and in a worst case snap.

Remedy

As a precautionary measure the screw/bolts will be replaced on affected vehicles.

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Affected build dates not specified

~15 vehicles affected
FUEL MAY LEAK

R/2011/174 · 31 Jan 2012

31 Jan 2012

Defect

A fuel leak may occur from the area of the fuel drain opening in the fuel filters which leaks onto the road.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the fuel filter and replace where necessary.

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Affected build dates not specified

~6,035 vehicles affected
CONTROL MAY BE LOST

R/2011/142 · 5 Dec 2011

5 Dec 2011

Defect

Rear suspension springs may not be to specification and could fail at the spring eye. If such a failure occurs vehicle control could be lost.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the suspension springs.

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Affected build dates not specified

~9 vehicles affected
MISLEADING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INFORMATION AND ESP FUNCTIONS

R/2011/107 · 22 Aug 2011

22 Aug 2011

Defect

A program error may result in misleading instrument cluster information and ESP functions

Remedy

Re-Program the control unit and conduct SCN coding of the SRS control unit.

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Affected build dates not specified

~118 vehicles affected
PASSENGER SEAT MAY DETACH

R/2011/050 · 20 Jun 2011

20 Jun 2011

Defect

Rivets retaining the seat cushion of the front passenger seat may be too small and in an accident may not retain the cushion. This could lead to an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the double front passenger bench seat.

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Built 1 Jan 2010 – 31 Dec 2010

~23 vehicles affected
FUEL MAY LEAK

R/2010/204 · 15 Dec 2010

15 Dec 2010

Defect

It is possible that vehicles fitted with integral heaters within the fuel filter could suffer a leak in the upper plug area. This leakage should be identified to the driver by the smell of the diesel however if action is not taken to address the issue the issue could result in fuel escaping onto the road surface.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles and replace the fuel filter.

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Affected build dates not specified

~753 vehicles affected
OIL MAY LEAK

R/2010/127 · 4 Oct 2010

4 Oct 2010

Defect

Oil may leak from the bottom of the engine oil filler neck. If not rectified this could lead to oil leaking onto the road surface and/or engine damage due to insufficient lubrication.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the engine oil filler neck.

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Built 1 Jan 2009 – 31 Dec 2009

~148 vehicles affected
INCORRECT HEADLAMP FITTED

R/2010/112 · 25 Aug 2010

25 Aug 2010

Defect

It has been established that some vehicles may have been fitted with headlights that are dipping to the offside headlights not to the nearside.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and replace headlights.

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Built 1 Jan 2006 – 31 Dec 2008

~19 vehicles affected
SEAT BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN PASSENGER

R/2010/073 · 21 Jul 2010

21 Jul 2010

Defect

The seat belt mounting bolts in the areas of the B pillar and seat base have been found not to specification. In the event of an accident the restraint function of the seat belt may not be guaranteed.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary adjust the torque of the seat belt mounting bolts in question.

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Affected build dates not specified

~72 vehicles affected
FIRE MAY OCCUR

R/2010/008 · 11 Mar 2010

11 Mar 2010

Defect

It has been identified that the fleece filter insert of the engine oil separator may become obstructed with dirt particles. It is therefore possible that an increase in pressure within the crankcase may occur with the result that oil could escape onto hot engine parts. Should this occur a fire may ensue.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the original oil filter replaced with one of a cyclone type.

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Built 1 Jan 2006 – 31 Dec 2008

~8,058 vehicles affected
RISK OF FIRE

R/2009/151 · 12 Jan 2010

12 Jan 2010

Defect

A incorrect cable duct retaining bolt has been fitted. In the event of a crash the cable duct may detach at least partially from the engine. In this situation it is more likely that a short circuit of the unfastened starter/alternator line may occur.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the mounting bolt and fix the starter wiring in place.

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Affected build dates not specified

~47 vehicles affected
FIRE MAY OCCUR

R/2009/061 · 3 Jul 2009

3 Jul 2009

Defect

It has been identified that due to a fault with the previous recall to perform an engine ECU flash upgrade engine damage could occur as a result of piston cracking. As a consequence and in the worst case oil may enter the engine compartment where it could come into contact with hot engine parts which may result in a fire.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the subject ECU loaded with modified software.

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Built 1 Jan 2006 – 31 Dec 2007

~132 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL

R/2009/045 · 22 May 2009

22 May 2009

Defect

It has been identified that on certain vehicles the threaded insert of the parking brake adjuster may break under load due to insufficient wall thickness. Should breakage of the adjuster occur parking brake efficiency will be lost.

Remedy

Recalled vehicle will have the parking brake adjuster replaced with a quality assured item.

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Built 1 Jan 2006 – 31 Dec 2006

~16 vehicles affected
POSSIBLE ENGINE BAY FIRE AND PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

R/2009/026 · 26 Mar 2009

26 Mar 2009

Defect

It has been identified that as a result of a cracked piston engine damage can occur whereby oil is ejected into the engine bay and may ignite after coming into contact with hot engine components. It has further been identified that the threaded portion of the brake adjuster for the parking brake may break under load due to the wall thickness being too slight. Should a failure occur the parking brake would become ineffective.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will be fitted with modified engine control software and will also have the parking brake adjuster replaced with a quality assured item.

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Affected build dates not specified

~95 vehicles affected
POSSIBLE ENGINE BAY FIRE

R/2009/025 · 26 Mar 2009

26 Mar 2009

Defect

It has been identified that as a result of a cracked piston engine damage can occur whereby oil is ejected into the engine bay and may ignite after coming into contact with hot engine components.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will be fitted with modified engine control software.

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Affected build dates not specified

~1,537 vehicles affected
SIDE MOUNTS OF THE ROOF BED LADDER MAY FAIL

R/2008/153 · 17 Nov 2008

17 Nov 2008

Defect

It has been established that the side mountings for the roof bed ladder are insufficient to hold it in place. As a result the ladder could slip sideways.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the roof bed ladder replaced.

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Affected build dates not specified

~1 vehicles affected
POTENTIAL FAILURE OF REAR AXLE

R/2008/137 · 10 Nov 2008

10 Nov 2008

Defect

It has been identified that the rear axle left hand side half shaft may develop cracks. Should this occur breakage of the rear axle might ensue.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the rear axle inspected and replaced if necessary.

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Affected build dates not specified

~53 vehicles affected
ELECTRONICS MAY NOT BE FULLY FUNCTIONAL

R/2008/136 · 19 Sep 2008

19 Sep 2008

Defect

The full functionality of the vehicles electronics which includes the safety systems cannot be guaranteed. This is a result of incorrect software being transmitted to a number of vehicles.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to re-perform the software (SCN) coding to the control unit.

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From 1 Jan 2005

~11 vehicles affected
INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

R/2008/131 · 30 Jun 2008

30 Jun 2008

Defect

It has been identified that an incorrect brake master cylinder and or brake fluid reservoir has been installed. In instances of the installation of an incorrect brake master cylinder the brake pedal will travel further before the brakes become effective. On vehicles fitted with an incorrect brake fluid reservoir the brake wear limit light will illuminate prematurely.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the brake master cylinder and or the brake fluid reservoir replaced.

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Built 1 Jan 2006 – 31 Dec 2007

~19 vehicles affected
INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

R/2008/132 · 17 Jun 2008

17 Jun 2008

Defect

It has been identified that subject vehicles have been fitted with an incorrect brake master cylinder. This has the effect of the brake pedal having to travel further before the brakes take effect.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the brake master cylinder replaced.

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Built 1 Jan 2006 – 31 Dec 2007

~217 vehicles affected
ECU MAXIMUM ROAD SPEED LIMIT NOT SET

R/2008/156 · 5 Jun 2008

5 Jun 2008

Defect

The maximum road speed limit was not set in the engine control unit during production.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to set the maximum road speed of the vehicle.

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Affected build dates not specified

~5 vehicles affected
RISK OF FIRE

R/2008/007 · 6 May 2008

6 May 2008

Defect

It has been identified that the lens of the interior lamps located in the air ducts may not conform to specification under conditions of continuous operation. This may result in an electrical short circuit and an isolated cable fire.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the subject lamps replaced.

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Built 1 Jan 2004 – 31 Dec 2004

~9 vehicles affected
SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR

R/2008/157 · 15 Apr 2008

15 Apr 2008

Defect

Fire may occur in vehicles fitted with rear air conditioning as a result of the rear interior lamp deforming because of its position in continuous heat.The deformation in combination with moisture may trigger a short circuit of the connecting contacts and thereby cause an isolated cable fire.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the interior lamps in the rear passenger compartment.

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Affected build dates not specified

~9 vehicles affected
AIRBAG MAY NOT INFLATE CORRECTLY

R/2010/176 · 8 Oct 2007

8 Oct 2007

Defect

In the case of an incident where the air bags deploy as a result of the offside window bag module possibly having been fitted with a defective diffuser the air bag may not fully inflate and parts of the window bag module may detach and fly into the interior compartment at high speeds.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the offside window bag module.

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Affected build dates not specified

~4 vehicles affected
AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY

R/2010/175 · 8 Oct 2007

8 Oct 2007

Defect

In the case of an incident where the air bags deploy as a result of the offside window bag module possibly having been fitted with a defective diffuser the air bag may not fully inflate and parts of the window bag module may detach and fly into the interior compartment at high speeds.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the offside window bag module.

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Affected build dates not specified

~1 vehicles affected
VEHICLE MAY CUT OUT

R/2010/172 · 17 May 2007

17 May 2007

Defect

It has been identified that a possible poor contact with the fuel pump relay in the fuse and relay module unit may affect the operation of the fuel pump and cause the engine to cut out.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles to check the manufacturing date of the fuse and relay module unit and it necessary replace it.

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Affected build dates not specified

~136 vehicles affected
SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR

R/2010/179 · 2 Apr 2007

2 Apr 2007

Defect

It is possible that an incorrect size terminal may have been fitted to the starter wiring harness. It could result in the wiring not being crimped correctly and cause a detachment of the wiring which could result in a short circuit.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles and replace the starter-alternator wiring harness.

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Affected build dates not specified

~9 vehicles affected
CRASH SIGNAL PROTOCOL MAY NOT OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION

R/2010/180 · 14 Mar 2007

14 Mar 2007

Defect

A software error may exist in the airbag control unit which can prevent a crash signal being generated in the event of a rear-end collision. As a result automatic unlocking of the doors and switching on of the hazard lamps cannot be assured.

Remedy

The recalled vehicles will have the airbag control unit replaced.

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Affected build dates not specified

~1 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION SPRING MAY FRACTURE

R/2006/223 · 22 Feb 2007

22 Feb 2007

Defect

It has been identified that during manufacture insufficient wax was applied to the front of the rear axle road springs. This in extreme circumstances can lead to failure of the spring.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the rear road spring front mounting brackets replaced.

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Affected build dates not specified

~4 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR

R/2006/229 · 1 Feb 2007

1 Feb 2007

Defect

Wiring harness from starter to alternator may detach power supply will fail and wiring may short circuit.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles check and if necessary replace harness.

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Built 1 Dec 2006

~1,145 vehicles affected
WHEEL FLANGES MAY SPLIT

R/2007/020 · 1 Jan 2007

1 Jan 2007

Defect

The wheel flanges may not be of sufficient strength and may split.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit modified wheels.

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Affected build dates not specified

~1 vehicles affected
SEAT BELT MAY BECOME INSECURE

R/2010/184 · 26 Jun 2006

26 Jun 2006

Defect

It is possible that the mounting bolts for rear seat belts on the rear seats may not have been torqued to the correct specification.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles to check and if necessary re-torque the mounting bolts.

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Affected build dates not specified

~1 vehicles affected
TYRE VALVES MAY LEAK WHERE FITTED IN WHEEL.

R/2003/186 · 17 Jun 2004

17 Jun 2004

Defect

The tyre valve may not be to specification and could leak at its fitting in the wheel.

Remedy

Recall the affected vehicles and fit new tyre valves that comply with the specification.

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Built 1 Dec 2000 – 1 Dec 2003

~113 vehicles affected
POSSIBLE FAULT IN AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE

R/2003/100 · 4 Aug 2003

4 Aug 2003

Defect

A component inside the control module may become defective - Air bag may not deploy in a collision

Remedy

Replace Air Bag control module.

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Affected build dates not specified

~29 vehicles affected

Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.

These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Mercedes Benz UK Limited dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.

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