Mercedes-benz Vans Sprinter 907: Cracks Could Form In The Connecting Section Of The Trailer-coupling Block/crossmember Over The Vehicle Life

Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 24 Sprinter 907 vans in the United Kingdom because cracks may develop over time in the trailer coupling block where it connects to the vehicle frame. The affected vans will have the trailer coupling block and crossmember replaced with a reinforced version.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES-BENZ VANS SPRINTER 907. Units affected: 24

Reason

On certain vehicles with a trailer coupling block with tow ball cracks could form in the connecting section of the trailer-coupling block/crossmember over the vehicle life. Remedy: Replace the affected trailer-coupling block/crossmember with a reinforced variant.

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2021-12-09

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/7874e1f5-6f29-410e-a90e-61f6a984a15c