Vehicle recall R/2010/073

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recall: Seat belt may not restrain passenger

DVSA recall R/2010/073 names the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. It was launched 21 July 2010. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2010/073
Launched: 21 July 2010
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: C218
Vehicles: 72 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The seat belt mounting bolts in the areas of the B pillar and seat base have been found not to specification. In the event of an accident the restraint function of the seat belt may not be guaranteed.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary adjust the torque of the seat belt mounting bolts in question.

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	72

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Other recalls for these models

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/2010/008 Fire may occur 11 March 2010, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2010/204 Fuel may leak 15 December 2010, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2009/151 Risk of fire 12 January 2010, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2011/050 Passenger seat may detach 20 June 2011, 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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