Vehicle recall R/2015/202

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recall: Seatbelt mechanism may malfunction

DVSA recall R/2015/202 names the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. It was launched 1 December 2015. It covers vehicles built 15 July 2015 to 19 August 2015.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2015/202
Launched: 1 December 2015
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: SRV1503
Vehicles: 45 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The threaded connections of the seatbelts at the B-Pillars were possibly not tightened with the required torque. If the required torque is not present it is possible the threaded connection may loosen further. In the event of a loosened threaded connection the intended restraint effect of the seat belt cannot be guaranteed in the event of a collision and the risk of injury during an event may possibly be increased.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check and where necessary tighten the threaded connection.

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	15 July 2015 to 19 August 2015	45

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Other recalls for these models

R/2016/002 Risk of fire 9 February 2016, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2016/011 Windows may detach 12 April 2016, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2016/183 Window adhesion may not be sufficiently bonded 8 September 2016, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2016/181 Bonded windows may detach in a collision 8 September 2016, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2014/183 Oil may leak 16 January 2015, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2016/254 Seat belt restraint may be impaired 25 November 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.

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