Vehicle recall R/2018/279

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recall: Driver support and assist functions distronic hold drive away assist and rcta are not active

DVSA recall R/2018/279 names the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. It was launched 20 December 2018. It covers vehicles built 24 May 2018 to 13 June 2018.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/279
Launched: 20 December 2018
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRV1810
Vehicles: DVSA lists 37 on each model line

What can go wrong

DVSA summary. Driver support and assist functions distronic hold drive away assist and rcta are not active or available in the ESP due to a software error

Driver support and assistant functions are not active or available in the ESP control unit due to a software error.

The fix

The software of the ESP control unit will be up-dated with the latest version.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 37. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (SPRINTER 907)	24 May 2018 to 13 June 2018	37
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (SPRINTER 910)	24 May 2018 to 13 June 2018	37

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2018/372 An incorrect length linkage was mounted on the rotation angle sensor of the rear axle 21 December 2018, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2018/322 The blind spot monitoring exit warning sub feature does not function as designed after the ignition is switched off 21 December 2018, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2018/265 Backlight illumination of the hazard warning push button switch is deactivated after approx 20 mins driving due to faulty software 17 December 2018, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2018/209 Blind spot monitoring exit warning inoperable after ignition switched off 14 December 2018, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2018/264 Post-collision brake function within ESP was not activated during production 27 December 2018, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2018/380 Incorrect door lock operating lever on right side of vehicle may have been installed 24 February 2019, 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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