Mercedes Benz Sprinter recall: Rear spring seat bases may fail
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The rear spring seat bases may develop cracks. Therse could case the seat base(s) to fail and the spriing(s) may detach.
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes Benz dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles repalce the rear spring seat bases
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
Check your reg on DVSA ↗
What’s wrong
The rear spring seat bases may develop cracks. Therse could case the seat base(s) to fail and the spriing(s) may detach.
The fix
On affected vehicles repalce the rear spring seat bases
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprinter | 21 Apr 2016 | 29 Nov 2016 | 69 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 9 August 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.