Vehicle recall R/2009/061

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recall: Fire may occur (R/2009/061)

DVSA recall R/2009/061 names the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. It was launched 3 July 2009. It covers vehicles built 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2007.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2009/061
Launched: 3 July 2009
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: C186
Vehicles: 132 across the lines below

What can go wrong

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 most serious case oil may enter the engine compartment where it could come into contact with hot engine parts which may result in a fire.

The fix

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

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 2006 to 31 December 2007	132

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Other recalls for these models

R/2009/045 Parking brake may fail 22 May 2009, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2009/026 Possible engine bay fire and parking brake failure 26 March 2009, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2009/025 Possible engine bay fire 26 March 2009, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2009/151 Risk of fire 12 January 2010, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2008/153 Side mounts of the roof bed ladder may fail 17 November 2008, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2008/137 Potential failure of rear axle 10 November 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.

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