Mercedes Benz Sprinter: Suspension Spring May Fracture
Recall Summary Mercedes Benz is recalling 4 Sprinter vehicles because the rear axle springs may not have enough protective wax applied during manufacturing, which could potentially cause them to break. The company will replace the rear road spring front mounting brackets on affected vehicles. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER. Units affected: 4
- Reason
- It has been identified that during manufacture insufficient wax was applied to the front of the rear axle road springs. This in extreme circumstances can lead to failure of the spring. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the rear road spring front mounting brackets replaced.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2007-02-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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