Vehicle recall R/2024/301

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recall: Replace spring U-bolts of rear axle springs

DVSA recall R/2024/301 names the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. It was launched 14 August 2024. It covers vehicles built 19 June 2023.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2024/301
Launched: 14 August 2024
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRV2402 - VS3FEDERB /3594805
Vehicles: 1 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On affected vehicles the spring U-bolts may not have been subject to treatment to increase their hardness which may lead to them fracturing.

The fix

Replace the spring U-bolts 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)	19 June 2023	1

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Other recalls for these models

R/2024/222 B-Pillar Reinforcement 30 May 2024, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2024/223 Fallback Level Brake Force Assistance 25 May 2024, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2025/009 Propeller shaft weld seam 24 January 2025, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2025/079 Check axle drive module of rear axle 11 April 2025, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2023/348 On affected vehicles the fuel filter heater may be deactivated. If this happens a fuel gelling may occur at low temperatures and an unexpected loss of propulsion cannot be ruled out. 15 December 2023, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2023/284 On affected vehicles the wheel rim structure might not meet specifications. Micro cracks might form in the rim structure. 9 October 2023, 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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