Vehicle recall R/2021/243

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recall: The ESP software has not been customised for upfitted vehicles with a higher centre of gravity

DVSA recall R/2021/243 names the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. It was launched 7 September 2021. It covers vehicles built 17 May 2018.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/243
Launched: 7 September 2021
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRV2115
Vehicles: 1 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Vehicles may have received a version of the ESP Software application that has not been customized for upfitted vehicles with a higher centre of gravity.

The fix

Update the software version of the corresponded ESP control unit.

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	17 May 2018	1

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Other recalls for these models

R/2021/200 The brake hose of the front axle could touch and chafe the wheel housing interior lining. 7 September 2021, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2021/242 The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points 31 August 2021, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2021/291 Electrical cables may be improperly routed or mounted within the front swivel seat frames 20 September 2021, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2021/313 Changes to specific aspects of the engine control system calibration are required 4 October 2021, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2021/255 One or more of the rear wheel speed sensors may experience an electrical failure 6 August 2021, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2021/350 Update the software in the engine control unit 20 October 2021, 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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