Vehicle recall R/2017/298

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recall: Windscreen may not be installed correctly

DVSA recall R/2017/298 names the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. It was launched 13 December 2017. It covers vehicles built 11 September 2017 to 13 September 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/298
Launched: 13 December 2017
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRV1705
Vehicles: 128 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The windscreen may not be correctly sealed in the upper middle area which may allow water to enter the cabin area.

The fix

On affected vehicles check installation of windscreen and if necessary re-install.

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	11 September 2017 to 13 September 2017	128

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Other recalls for these models

R/2017/232 Vehicle control unit may not have been correctly updated 20 November 2017, Mercedes-Benz Vito, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2017/217 Rear spring seat bases may fail 9 August 2017, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2018/166 Front axle toe adjustment incorrectly calculated 3 July 2018, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2018/125 Gas fuel cylinders may fail 3 July 2018, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2018/164 Spot welds may not have been correctly applied to door frame 4 August 2018, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2016/306 Trailer hitch may detach 26 January 2017, 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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