Vehicle recall R/2021/416

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recall: Cracks could form in the connecting section of the trailer-coupling block/crossmember over the vehicle life

DVSA recall R/2021/416 names the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. It was launched 9 December 2021. It covers vehicles built 5 December 2018 to 18 December 2020.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/416
Launched: 9 December 2021
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRV2125
Vehicles: 24 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On certain vehicles with a trailer coupling block with tow ball cracks could form in the connecting section of the trailer-coupling block/crossmember over the vehicle life.

The fix

Replace the affected trailer-coupling block/crossmember with a reinforced variant.

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)	5 December 2018 to 18 December 2020	24

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Other recalls for these models

R/2021/419 The actual installation condition of the communication module and its correct commissioning cannot be traced due to an error in production 9 December 2021, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2021/412 The distance between the brake line and wiring harness may not be sufficient 17 December 2021, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2021/417 The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications 1 December 2021, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Mercedes-Benz Vito
R/2021/395 None or not approved cable ties have been used for additional fastening of the main wiring harness 1 December 2021, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2021/420 The engagement hooks of the cable duct of the starter-generator wiring harnessmay not be fully latched in the battery case 5 January 2022, 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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