Vehicle recall R/2007/020

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recall: Wheel flanges may split

DVSA recall R/2007/020 names the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. It was launched 1 January 2007. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2007/020
Launched: 1 January 2007
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: C097
Vehicles: 1 across the lines below

What can go wrong

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

The fix

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

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	not recorded	1

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

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
R/2010/180 Crash signal protocol may not occur in the event of a collision 14 March 2007, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2010/179 Short circuit may occur 2 April 2007, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2010/172 Vehicle may cut out 17 May 2007, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2010/184 Seat belt may become insecure 26 June 2006, 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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