Vehicle recall R/2008/136

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recall: Electronics may not be fully functional

DVSA recall R/2008/136 names the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. It was launched 19 September 2008. It covers vehicles built from 1 January 2005.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2008/136
Launched: 19 September 2008
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: C161
Vehicles: 11 across the lines below

What can go wrong

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.

The fix

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

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	from 1 January 2005	11

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/2008/137 Potential failure of rear axle 10 November 2008, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2008/153 Side mounts of the roof bed ladder may fail 17 November 2008, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2008/131 Increased brake pedal travel 30 June 2008, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2008/132 Increased brake pedal travel 17 June 2008, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2008/156 ECU maximum road speed limit not set 5 June 2008, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2008/007 Risk of fire 6 May 2008, 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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