Vehicle recall R/2009/151

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recall: Risk of fire (R/2009/151)

DVSA recall R/2009/151 names the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. It was launched 12 January 2010. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2009/151
Launched: 12 January 2010
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: C198
Vehicles: 47 across the lines below

What can go wrong

A incorrect cable duct retaining bolt has been fitted. In the event of a crash the cable duct may detach at least partially from the engine. In this situation it is more likely that a short circuit of the unfastened starter/alternator line may occur.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the mounting bolt and fix the starter wiring in place.

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	47

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/2010/008 Fire may occur 11 March 2010, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2010/073 Seat belt may not restrain passenger 21 July 2010, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2009/061 Fire may occur 3 July 2009, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2010/112 Incorrect headlamp fitted 25 August 2010, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2009/045 Parking brake may fail 22 May 2009, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2010/127 Oil may leak 4 October 2010, 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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