Mercedes Benz Sprinter: Possible Engine Bay Fire
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 1,537 Sprinter vehicles in the UK because a cracked piston can cause oil to spray into the engine bay, where it may catch fire when it contacts hot engine parts. The fix involves installing updated engine control software.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER. Units affected: 1,537
- Reason
- It has been identified that as a result of a cracked piston engine damage can occur whereby oil is ejected into the engine bay and may ignite after coming into contact with hot engine components. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with modified engine control software.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2009-03-26
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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