Vehicle recall R/2011/142

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recall: Control may be lost

DVSA recall R/2011/142 names the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. It was launched 5 December 2011. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2011/142
Launched: 5 December 2011
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: C273
Vehicles: 9 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Rear suspension springs may not be to specification and could fail at the spring eye. If such a failure occurs vehicle control could be lost.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the suspension springs.

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	9

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Other recalls for these models

R/2011/174 Fuel may leak 31 January 2012, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2011/107 Misleading instrument cluster information and ESP functions 22 August 2011, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2012/044 Incorrect cross-member bolts fitted 1 May 2012, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2011/050 Passenger seat may detach 20 June 2011, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2010/204 Fuel may leak 15 December 2010, 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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