Mercedes-Benz Vans Sprinter recall: Weld seam on rear axle brake mounting flange
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Sprinter 907 model vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 5.0 tons a brake connection flange might not have been properly welded to the support tube of the rear axle.
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes-Benz Vans dealer to book the free repair. As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the rear axle on the affected vehicles.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Sprinter 907 model vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 5.0 tons a brake connection flange might not have been properly welded to the support tube of the rear axle.
The fix
As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the rear axle on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprinter | 25 Jun 2025 | 26 Jun 2025 | 2 |
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 19 December 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.