Vehicle recall R/2020/131

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recall: The wheel arch liner on the front axle could touch and chafe the flexible brake hose

DVSA recall R/2020/131 names the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. It was launched 28 May 2020. It covers vehicles built 22 March 2018 to 3 March 2020.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2020/131
Launched: 28 May 2020
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRV2008
Vehicles: 38,865 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The wheel arch liner on the front axle could touch and chafe the flexible brake hose.

The fix

Check the condition and clearance of the flexible brake hoses replacing them if necessary. Additionally the corresponding wheel arch liner will be modified to provide adequate clearance.

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 (SPRINTER 907)	22 March 2018 to 3 March 2020	38,865

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Other recalls for these models

R/2020/128 The operating manual does not specify certain conditions under which the automatic parking function of the automatic gearbox operates 23 June 2020, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2020/017 A weld seam on the seat height adjustment mechanism may not be to specification 12 March 2020, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2019/325 The rear axle steel leaf springs may not meet all requirements for strength during operation 12 March 2020, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2020/167 Incorrectly implemented threaded connection of the propeller shaft intermediate bearings at the underbody 14 August 2020, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2020/217 The electric lines routed near the frame for the rotating seats may get jammed 3 September 2020, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2019/375 Vehicles were delivered with a higher transmission oil level than intended 15 November 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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