Vehicle recall R/2014/014

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recall: Vehicle stability may be affected

DVSA recall R/2014/014 names the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. It was launched 28 February 2014. It covers vehicles built 1 September 2006 to 31 July 2013.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2014/014
Launched: 28 February 2014
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: SRV1401
Vehicles: 246 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It has been established that on certain models of NCV3 (5-ton) vehicles fitted with air suspension from the VB AirSuspension company have a high risk of a fracturing of the weld seam on the rear axle spring saddle. In the unlikely event that this occurs then the rear axle can become loose and take on a self-steering behaviour which could affect vehicle control or stability.

The fix

Recall all affected vehicles to fit an additional spring saddle clamp to provide additional security.

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 September 2006 to 31 July 2013	246

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Other recalls for these models

R/2014/183 Oil may leak 16 January 2015, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2015/202 Seatbelt mechanism may malfunction 1 December 2015, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2012/044 Incorrect cross-member bolts fitted 1 May 2012, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2016/002 Risk of fire 9 February 2016, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2011/174 Fuel may leak 31 January 2012, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2016/011 Windows may detach 12 April 2016, 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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