Vehicle recall R/2010/008

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recall: Fire may occur (R/2010/008)

DVSA recall R/2010/008 names the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. It was launched 11 March 2010. It covers vehicles built 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2008.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2010/008
Launched: 11 March 2010
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: C205
Vehicles: 8,058 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It has been identified that the fleece filter insert of the engine oil separator may become obstructed with dirt particles. It is therefore possible that an increase in pressure within the crankcase may occur with the result that oil could escape onto hot engine parts. Should this occur a fire may ensue.

The fix

Recalled vehicles will have the original oil filter replaced with one of a cyclone type.

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 2008	8,058

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/2009/151 Risk of fire 12 January 2010, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2010/073 Seat belt may not restrain passenger 21 July 2010, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2010/112 Incorrect headlamp fitted 25 August 2010, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2010/127 Oil may leak 4 October 2010, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2009/061 Fire may occur 3 July 2009, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2010/204 Fuel may leak 15 December 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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