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  • 01 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 906Ref R/2019/318

    A THERMAL OVERLOAD CAN OCCUR AT THE FUSE CARRIER OF THE COMPRESSOR FOR THE AIR SUSPENSION AND ASSOCIATED LINES

    Defect

    A thermal overload can occur at the fuse carrier of the compressor for the air suspension as well as at the associated lines.

    Remedy

    The fuse holder and fuses of the air suspension compressor will be removed and the electric lines will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    9
    OEM ref
    SRV1912
    Build start
    06 Nov 2013
    Build end
    16 Oct 2017
  • 01 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTERRef R/2019/322

    THE SCREW CONNECTION ON THE UPPER HOOD CATCH MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CARRIED OUT CORRECTLY

    Defect

    The screw connection of the upper hood (bonnet) catch may not have been secured properly

    Remedy

    Check the torque of the screw connection and replace any missing screws if necessary

    Vehicles affected
    8,362
    OEM ref
    SRV1915
    Build start
    22 Mar 2018
    Build end
    22 Aug 2019
  • 20 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER (VS30)Ref R/2019/292

    IF THE ROTARY LIGHT IS SWITCHED TO A DIFFERENT POSITION VERY QUICKLY THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE REAR LAMPS MAY BE REDUCED SIGNIFICANTLY.

    Defect

    A malfunction of the rear lamps may occur

    Remedy

    The signal and actuation module will be re-coded on the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    6,467
    OEM ref
    SRV1911
    Build start
    11 Feb 2019
    Build end
    03 Jul 2019
  • 04 Sept 2019MERCEDES BENZ BUS SPRINTER MINIBUS CITY 45Ref R/2019/301

    THE USB CHARGE UNITS MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The USB charge sockets can fail prematurely.

    Remedy

    Replace the USB charge sockets with a new version.

    Vehicles affected
    32
    OEM ref
    TI54.18X18020A
    Build start
    15 Mar 2017
    Build end
    13 Jun 2018
  • 21 Jun 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2019/178

    A CENTRALISING SLEEVE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED BETWEEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISION AND THE DIRECT SHIFT MODULE

    Defect

    Automatic transmission Direct Shift Module fault. Vehicle may roll away or drive in a direction not intended.

    Remedy

    Replace the Direct Shift Module together with the centralising sleeve on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    SRV1907
    Build start
    17 Aug 2018
    Build end
    30 Aug 2018
  • 21 Jun 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 910Ref R/2019/179

    THE HIGH BEAM CANNOT BE DEACTIVATED BY USING THE HIGH BEAM LEVER

    Defect

    Main beam not deactivating automatically with 'High-Beam Assist'

    Remedy

    Update the software for the signal acquisition and actuation module on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    44
    OEM ref
    SRV1906
    Build start
    06 Nov 2017
    Build end
    19 Mar 2019
  • 21 Jun 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2019/179

    THE HIGH BEAM CANNOT BE DEACTIVATED BY USING THE HIGH BEAM LEVER

    Defect

    Main beam not deactivating automatically with 'High-Beam Assist'

    Remedy

    Update the software for the signal acquisition and actuation module on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    44
    OEM ref
    SRV1906
    Build start
    06 Nov 2017
    Build end
    19 Mar 2019
  • 29 Apr 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2019/104

    INCORRECT DESCRIPTION OF THE VEHICLE JACK SUPPORT POINTS ON REAR AXLE IN DIGITAL OWNER'S MANUAL

    Defect

    The Digital Owner's Manual contains an incorrect description of the vehicle jack support points at the rear axle.

    Remedy

    Update the Digital Owner�s Manual by updating the head unit control unit software.

    Vehicles affected
    43
    OEM ref
    SRV1901
    Build start
    02 Oct 2018
    Build end
    30 Oct 2018
  • 29 Apr 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2019/121

    VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DELIVERED WITHOUT THE PRINTED VERSION OF THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL

    Defect

    Vehicles may have been delivered without the printed version of the operator's manual.

    Remedy

    Supply the missing printed version of the operator�s manual and/or any missing supplements of the vehicle service folders.

    Vehicles affected
    27
    OEM ref
    SRV1903
    Build start
    28 Sept 2018
    Build end
    03 Dec 2018
  • 29 Apr 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2019/116

    THE CROSS BRIDGE AT THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT WITHSTAND INTERNAL DURABILITY SPECIFICATIONS.

    Defect

    The cross-bridge at the rear axle may not withstand the internal durability specifications.

    Remedy

    Inspect potentially affected cross-bridges and replace if a weld seam is missing. Install a cross-bridge reinforcement strut.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    SRV1902
    Build start
    05 Nov 2018
    Build end
    07 Nov 2018
  • 24 Apr 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 906Ref R/2018/384

    FAILURE OF THE GLOW PLUG RELAY

    Defect

    A failure of the glow plug relay may result in an electrical short circuit and in overheating of the component.

    Remedy

    Replace the glow plug relay and provide an additional protective relay shield on the vehicles affected.

    Vehicles affected
    114,203
    OEM ref
    SRV1900 NC3AKTU537 & 5499755
    Build start
    06 Jul 2013
    Build end
    31 Jul 2018
  • 05 Mar 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 910Ref R/2018/374

    THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING GEAR MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH AN INCORRECT BOLT

    Defect

    The bolted connection between the steering shaft and steering gear may have been fitted with a bolt of the wrong length.

    Remedy

    Vehicles to be checked to confirm if the correct bolt is installed and replace it if this was not the case.

    Vehicles affected
    7
    OEM ref
    SRV1817
    Build start
    17 Sept 2018
    Build end
    18 Sept 2018
  • 24 Feb 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 906Ref R/2018/379

    INCORRECT DOOR LOCK OPERATING LEVER ON RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED

    Defect

    An incorrect operating lever might have been installed to the door locks on the right side of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Door locks are to be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    365
    OEM ref
    SRV1818
    Build start
    05 Jul 2018
    Build end
    02 Aug 2018
  • 24 Feb 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 910Ref R/2018/380

    INCORRECT DOOR LOCK OPERATING LEVER ON RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED

    Defect

    An incorrect operating lever might have been installed to the door locks on the right side of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Door locks are to be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    437
    OEM ref
    SRV1819
    Build start
    06 Jul 2018
    Build end
    29 Oct 2018
  • 24 Feb 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2018/380

    INCORRECT DOOR LOCK OPERATING LEVER ON RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED

    Defect

    An incorrect operating lever might have been installed to the door locks on the right side of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Door locks are to be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    437
    OEM ref
    SRV1819
    Build start
    06 Jul 2018
    Build end
    29 Oct 2018
  • 27 Dec 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 910Ref R/2018/264

    POST-COLLISION BRAKE FUNCTION WITHIN ESP WAS NOT ACTIVATED DURING PRODUCTION

    Defect

    The post-collision brake function within the Electronic Stability Programme was not activated during production.

    Remedy

    The Electronic Stability Program control unit software will be updated to the latest version.

    Vehicles affected
    149
    OEM ref
    SRV1809
    Build start
    06 Apr 2018
    Build end
    01 Jun 2018
  • 27 Dec 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2018/264

    POST-COLLISION BRAKE FUNCTION WITHIN ESP WAS NOT ACTIVATED DURING PRODUCTION

    Defect

    The post-collision brake function within the Electronic Stability Programme was not activated during production.

    Remedy

    The Electronic Stability Program control unit software will be updated to the latest version.

    Vehicles affected
    149
    OEM ref
    SRV1809
    Build start
    06 Apr 2018
    Build end
    01 Jun 2018
  • 21 Dec 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2018/372

    AN INCORRECT LENGTH LINKAGE WAS MOUNTED ON THE ROTATION ANGLE SENSOR OF THE REAR AXLE

    Defect

    An incorrect length linkage fitted to headlight range control sensor.

    Remedy

    Replace headlamp range control level sensor.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    SRV1816
    Build start
    29 May 2018
    Build end
    29 May 2018
  • 21 Dec 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2018/322

    THE BLIND SPOT MONITORING EXIT WARNING SUB FEATURE DOES NOT FUNCTION AS DESIGNED AFTER THE IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF

    Defect

    Vehicle exit warning feature does not function as designed after the ignition is switched off.

    Remedy

    Update both front door control units software on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    8
    OEM ref
    SRV1815
    Build start
    12 Jun 2018
    Build end
    10 Jul 2018
  • 20 Dec 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 910Ref R/2018/279

    DRIVER SUPPORT AND ASSIST FUNCTIONS DISTRONIC HOLD DRIVE AWAY ASSIST AND RCTA ARE NOT ACTIVE OR AVAILABLE IN THE ESP DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR

    Defect

    Driver support and assistant functions are not active or available in the ESP control unit due to a software error.

    Remedy

    The software of the ESP control unit will be up-dated with the latest version.

    Vehicles affected
    37
    OEM ref
    SRV1810
    Build start
    24 May 2018
    Build end
    13 Jun 2018
  • 20 Dec 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2018/279

    DRIVER SUPPORT AND ASSIST FUNCTIONS DISTRONIC HOLD DRIVE AWAY ASSIST AND RCTA ARE NOT ACTIVE OR AVAILABLE IN THE ESP DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR

    Defect

    Driver support and assistant functions are not active or available in the ESP control unit due to a software error.

    Remedy

    The software of the ESP control unit will be up-dated with the latest version.

    Vehicles affected
    37
    OEM ref
    SRV1810
    Build start
    24 May 2018
    Build end
    13 Jun 2018
  • 17 Dec 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 910Ref R/2018/265

    BACKLIGHT ILLUMINATION OF THE HAZARD WARNING PUSH BUTTON SWITCH IS DEACTIVATED AFTER APPROX 20 MINS DRIVING DUE TO FAULTY SOFTWARE

    Defect

    The backlight illumination of the hazard warning push button switch is deactivated after approximately 20 minutes driving.

    Remedy

    Software in the control unit will be updated with the latest version.

    Vehicles affected
    770
    OEM ref
    SRV1808
    Build start
    06 Apr 2018
    Build end
    01 Jun 2018
  • 17 Dec 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2018/265

    BACKLIGHT ILLUMINATION OF THE HAZARD WARNING PUSH BUTTON SWITCH IS DEACTIVATED AFTER APPROX 20 MINS DRIVING DUE TO FAULTY SOFTWARE

    Defect

    The backlight illumination of the hazard warning push button switch is deactivated after approximately 20 minutes driving.

    Remedy

    Software in the control unit will be updated with the latest version.

    Vehicles affected
    770
    OEM ref
    SRV1808
    Build start
    06 Apr 2018
    Build end
    01 Jun 2018
  • 14 Dec 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2018/209

    BLIND SPOT MONITORING EXIT WARNING INOPERABLE AFTER IGNITION SWITCHED OFF

    Defect

    Blind spot vehicle exit warning failure

    Remedy

    Update software on affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    31
    OEM ref
    SRV1806
    Build start
    03 May 2018
    Build end
    28 May 2018
  • 04 Aug 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 906Ref R/2018/164

    SPOT WELDS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY APPLIED TO DOOR FRAME

    Defect

    Spot welds on the front side wall that join the door frame with the hinge reinforcements behind it might not have been applied

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles check spotwelds and apply if missing.

    Vehicles affected
    667
    OEM ref
    SRV1802
    Build start
    15 Sept 2017
    Build end
    16 Oct 2017

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