Vehicle recall R/2022/103

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recall: Crankshaft might not meet required specification

DVSA recall R/2022/103 names the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. It was launched 27 April 2022. It covers vehicles built 18 August 2020 to 21 August 2020.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2022/103
Launched: 27 April 2022
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRV2209
Vehicles: 3 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On certain vehicles with an OM654 classic diesel engine the crankshaft might not correspond with the required specification

The fix

As a precautionary measure the engines will be replaced on the affected vehicles

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)	18 August 2020 to 21 August 2020	3

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Other recalls for these models

R/2022/069 The wiring harness of the alternator may possibly have been swapped with the wiring harness of the electric steering 1 April 2022, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2022/072 A software implausibility error in the HV 'battery gateway' control unit may cause the contactors of all HV batteries to be opened unnecessarily 23 March 2022, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2022/031 A temporary fault with the automatic transmission internal park pawl mechanism may occur 18 February 2022, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2022/180 An incorrect diameter rear axle torsion bar (anti roll bar) might be installed 6 July 2022, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2022/193 The software of the rear-view camera on certain vehicles might not meet specifications 12 July 2022, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2022/198 The driver's front air bag may not deploy as intended 26 July 2022, 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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