Mercedes Benz Sprinter recall: Trailer hitch may detach
- What's wrong
- Two out of the four screws/bolts of the trailer hitch may not have been tightened correctly resulting in excessive stress to the other bolts. It is therefore possible that over time the connection could fail and the trailer detach from the towing vehicle increasing the…
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes Benz dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fixing bolts/screws for the towing attachment.
What’s wrong
Two out of the four screws/bolts of the trailer hitch may not have been tightened correctly resulting in excessive stress to the other bolts. It is therefore possible that over time the connection could fail and the trailer detach from the towing vehicle increasing the risk of incident.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fixing bolts/screws for the towing attachment.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprinter | 12 Nov 2014 | 12 Nov 2014 | 1 |
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 26 January 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.