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Mercedes Benz Vans

Sprinter

27 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 Vans dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.

Notices on record

27

Mercedes Benz Vans Sprinter · DVSA register

All recall notices.

  1. Weld seam on rear axle brake mounting flange

    R/2025/428 · 19 Dec 2025

    19 Dec 2025

    Defect

    Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Sprinter 907 model vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 5.0 tons a brake connection flange might not have been properly welded to the support tube of the rear axle.

    Remedy

    As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the rear axle on the affected vehicles.

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    Built 25 Jun 2025 – 26 Jun 2025

    ~2 vehicles affected

  2. On affected vehicles the fuel filter heater may be deactivated. If this happens a fuel gelling may occur at low temperatures and an unexpected loss of propulsion cannot be ruled out.

    R/2023/348 · 15 Dec 2023

    15 Dec 2023

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the fuel filter heater may be deactivated. If this happens a fuel gelling may occur at low temperatures and an unexpected loss of propulsion cannot be ruled out.

    Remedy

    Code the CDI control unit to ensure the activation of the fuel filter heater

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    Built 28 Sep 2010 – 28 Sep 2012

    ~7 vehicles affected

  3. Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Sprinter 907 910 model vehicles the software of the instrument cluster control unit does not correspond with the latest series production configuration

    R/2023/119 · 3 May 2023

    3 May 2023

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the instrument cluster may fail when starting.� Displays such as the speedometer fuel level indicator lamps and warning messages as well as the warning tones would not function.

    Remedy

    Update the instrument cluster software.

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    Built 19 Apr 2018 – 3 Jun 2022

    ~6,184 vehicles affected

  4. THE ENGAGEMENT HOOKS OF THE CABLE DUCT OF THE STARTER-GENERATOR WIRING HARNESSMAY NOT BE FULLY LATCHED IN THE BATTERY CASE

    R/2021/420 · 5 Jan 2022

    5 Jan 2022

    Defect

    On certain vehicles the engagement hooks of the cable duct of the starter-generator wiring harness may not be fully latched in the battery case.

    Remedy

    Check the fixings of the cable bracket and replace the engagement hooks of the affected cable duct with expanding rivets if required.

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    Built 16 Jul 2021 – 16 Aug 2021

    ~132 vehicles affected

  5. THE ACTUAL INSTALLATION CONDITION OF THE COMMUNICATION MODULE AND ITS CORRECT COMMISSIONING CANNOT BE TRACED DUE TO AN ERROR IN PRODUCTION

    R/2021/419 · 9 Dec 2021

    9 Dec 2021

    Defect

    On certain vehicles the actual installation condition of the communication module and its correct commissioning cannot be traced due to an error in production.

    Remedy

    Check the installation condition of the communication module and depending on the actual condition of installation either retrofit it or if it is already available put it into correct operation.

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    Built 21 May 2021 – 22 Jun 2021

    ~24 vehicles affected

  6. UPDATE THE SOFTWARE IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT

    R/2021/350 · 20 Oct 2021

    20 Oct 2021

    Defect

    Mandatory recall requiring the updating of software in the engine control unit with the Euro 5b+ N1 GR.III/N2 emissions standard.

    Remedy

    Update the software in multiple control units depending on vehicle specification and options.�

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    Built 6 Oct 2011 – 22 Mar 2013

    ~10 vehicles affected

  7. ELECTRICAL CABLES MAY BE IMPROPERLY ROUTED OR MOUNTED WITHIN THE FRONT SWIVEL SEAT FRAMES

    R/2021/291 · 20 Sep 2021

    20 Sep 2021

    Defect

    Electrical cables may be improperly routed or mounted within the front swivel-seat frames.

    Remedy

    Inspect the installation of the seat wiring harness (left/right) of the front seats and attach the mounting clips to the intended position.

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    Built 28 Nov 2019

    ~1 vehicles affected

  8. THE ESP SOFTWARE HAS NOT BEEN CUSTOMISED FOR UPFITTED VEHICLES WITH A HIGHER CENTRE OF GRAVITY

    R/2021/243 · 7 Sep 2021

    7 Sep 2021

    Defect

    Vehicles may have received a version of the ESP Software application that has not been customized for upfitted vehicles with a higher centre of gravity.

    Remedy

    Update the software version of the corresponded ESP control unit.

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    Built 17 May 2018

    ~1 vehicles affected

  9. THE HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING RETURN LINE HOSES MAY DETACH AT THEIR CONNECTION POINTS

    R/2021/242 · 31 Aug 2021

    31 Aug 2021

    Defect

    The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions and may cause hydraulic fluid to leak.

    Remedy

    Check the return line connections of the power steering and install a screw type clamp at the connection point if needed.

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    Built 19 Jan 2017 – 7 Jul 2020

    ~5,621 vehicles affected

  10. ONE OR MORE OF THE REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSORS MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE

    R/2021/255 · 6 Aug 2021

    6 Aug 2021

    Defect

    One or more of the rear-wheel speed sensors may experience an electrical failure.

    Remedy

    Replace the rear-wheel speed sensors on affected vehicles

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    Built 23 Jan 2012 – 13 Sep 2017

    ~55 vehicles affected

  11. THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    R/2021/190 · 8 Jun 2021

    8 Jun 2021

    Defect

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system on the affected vehicles.

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    Built 28 Mar 2018 – 10 Nov 2020

    ~27,214 vehicles affected

  12. THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    R/2021/191 · 8 Jun 2021

    8 Jun 2021

    Defect

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system on the affected vehicles.

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    Built 22 Mar 2018 – 9 Dec 2020

    ~42,820 vehicles affected

  13. THE RETAINING WASHER ON THE BOLT CONNECTING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO ITS BEARING BLOCK COULD COME LOOSE

    R/2021/163 · 27 May 2021

    27 May 2021

    Defect

    The retaining washer on the bolt connecting the brake pedal to its bearing block could come loose.

    Remedy

    Secure the bearing bracket on the brake pedal by means of an additional retaining ring on the affected vehicles.

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    Built 22 Mar 2018 – 19 Mar 2020

    ~44,820 vehicles affected

  14. THE RESCUE CUTTING LINE LOCATED IN THE SEAT BOX OF THE DRIVER SEAT MAY NOT BE ACCESSIBLE

    R/2021/033 · 13 Apr 2021

    13 Apr 2021

    Defect

    The rescue cutting line located in the seat box of the driver seat may not be accessible.

    Remedy

    Reposition the rescue loop on affected vehicles.

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    Built 11 Aug 2020 – 28 Sep 2020

    ~628 vehicles affected

  15. AN INCORRECT FUSE TYPE FOR THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM OF THE AIR SUSPENSION COULD HAVE BEEN MOUNTED BY ERROR

    R/2021/032 · 13 Apr 2021

    13 Apr 2021

    Defect

    The fuse for the electric system for the air suspension may be incorrectly specified.

    Remedy

    Check the currently installed fuse and control unit on the potentially affected vehicles and replace if necessary. Also replace the fuse assignment booklet if necessary.

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    Built 5 Nov 2018 – 12 Nov 2019

    ~14 vehicles affected

  16. THE GEAR RECOGNITION FUNCTION IN THE TRANSMISSION COULD NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED

    R/2021/098 · 9 Apr 2021

    9 Apr 2021

    Defect

    The reverse gear light may occasionally be non-functional until the next ignition change or the next engine start.

    Remedy

    Update the software responsible for gear recognition on the affected vehicles.

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    Built 21 Apr 2018 – 10 Nov 2020

    ~11,394 vehicles affected

  17. THE REAR BRAKE CALLIPER MAY LEAK BRAKE FLUID INTO THE HOUSING OF THE ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE

    R/2021/096 · 17 Mar 2021

    17 Mar 2021

    Defect

    The rear brake calliper may leak brake fluid into the housing of the electric parking brake.

    Remedy

    Replace the rear brake callipers and update the ESP software.

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    Built 9 Apr 2018 – 17 Dec 2020

    ~8,826 vehicles affected

  18. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATION

    R/2021/024 · 16 Mar 2021

    16 Mar 2021

    Defect

    The accelerator pedal may not have been mounted on the vehicle in accordance with the specification.

    Remedy

    Check the correct installation of the accelerator pedal on the affected vehicles and if necessary renew it.

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    Built 12 Nov 2020

    ~9 vehicles affected

  19. A SOFTWARE UPDATE OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAMME (ESP) CONTROL UNIT IS REQUIRED

    R/2021/097 · 10 Mar 2021

    10 Mar 2021

    Defect

    A software update of the Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) control unit is required.

    Remedy

    Update the ESP control unit software in the affected vehicles.

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    Built 25 May 2018 – 22 Sep 2020

    ~153 vehicles affected

  20. THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS PRE-INSTALLATION FOR THE HERMES CONTROL UNIT COULD BECOME STUCK BETWEEN THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND THE BRAKE PEDAL

    R/2021/023 · 19 Feb 2021

    19 Feb 2021

    Defect

    The electrical wiring harness pre-installation for the HERMES control unit (communication module) could become stuck between the brake light switch and the brake pedal

    Remedy

    Correct the routing of the concerned wiring harness through the installation of an additional cable tie.

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    Built 19 Oct 2018 – 15 May 2019

    ~17 vehicles affected

  21. ON AFFECTED VEHICLES FRONT AND REAR BRAKE HOSES MAY HAVE SUSTAINED AN OUTER CUT

    R/2020/345 · 23 Dec 2020

    23 Dec 2020

    Defect

    On affected vehicles front and rear brake hoses may have sustained an outer cut.

    Remedy

    Check brake hose condition and renew if necessary.

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    Built 13 Jan 2020 – 1 Oct 2020

    ~1,564 vehicles affected

  22. INCORRECTLY IMPLEMENTED THREADED CONNECTION OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT INTERMEDIATE BEARINGS AT THE UNDERBODY

    R/2020/167 · 14 Aug 2020

    14 Aug 2020

    Defect

    The threaded connection of the propeller shaft intermediate bearings at the underbody has not been verifiably documented in certain Sprinter vehicles.

    Remedy

    Renew the screws of the propeller shaft intermediate bearing and tighten them with the specified torque in the affected vehicles.

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    Built 25 Nov 2019 – 2 Dec 2019

    ~4 vehicles affected

  23. VEHICLES WERE DELIVERED WITH A HIGHER TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL THAN INTENDED

    R/2019/375 · 15 Nov 2019

    15 Nov 2019

    Defect

    Vehicles were delivered with a higher transmission oil level than intended.

    Remedy

    Check the transmission oil level and drain any excess transmission oil if necessary.

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    Built 4 Feb 2019 – 12 Feb 2019

    ~23 vehicles affected

  24. THE SCREW CONNECTION ON THE UPPER HOOD CATCH MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CARRIED OUT CORRECTLY

    R/2019/322 · 1 Nov 2019

    1 Nov 2019

    Defect

    The screw connection of the upper hood (bonnet) catch may not have been secured properly

    Remedy

    Check the torque of the screw connection and replace any missing screws if necessary

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    Built 22 Mar 2018 – 22 Aug 2019

    ~8,362 vehicles affected

  25. GAS FUEL CYLINDERS MAY FAIL

    R/2018/125 · 3 Jul 2018

    3 Jul 2018

    Defect

    Gas fuel tanks fitted to affected vehicles may be affected by corrosion. Over time corrosion may weaken the tank wall(s) and the tank may burst.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles check gas fuel tanks for corrosion. assess and where necessary replace.

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    Built 16 Nov 1999 – 17 Oct 2002

    ~18 vehicles affected

  26. WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY

    R/2017/298 · 13 Dec 2017

    13 Dec 2017

    Defect

    The windscreen may not be correctly sealed in the upper middle area which may allow water to enter the cabin area.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles check installation of windscreen and if necessary re-install.

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    Built 11 Sep 2017 – 13 Sep 2017

    ~128 vehicles affected

  27. BRAKE IMBALANCE

    R/2001/016 · 8 Dec 2000

    8 Dec 2000

    Defect

    The rear axle load sensing valve may become defective resulting in uneven braking effort between the left and right hand rear wheels.

    Remedy

    Recall vehicles check and if required replace the load sensing (ALB) valve.

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    Built 1 Jan 2000 – 31 Dec 2000

    ~739 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 Vans dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.

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