Vehicle recall R/2001/016

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recall: Brake imbalance

DVSA recall R/2001/016 names the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. It was launched 8 December 2000. It covers vehicles built 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2000.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2001/016
Launched: 8 December 2000
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: 1639
Vehicles: 739 across the lines below

What can go wrong

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

The fix

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

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter	1 January 2000 to 31 December 2000	739

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Other recalls for these models

R/2003/100 Possible fault in air bag control module 4 August 2003, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2003/186 Tyre valves may leak where fitted in wheel. 17 June 2004, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2010/184 Seat belt may become insecure 26 June 2006, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2007/020 Wheel flanges may split 1 January 2007, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2006/229 Electrical short circuit may occur 1 February 2007, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2006/223 Suspension spring may fracture 22 February 2007, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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