Mercedes Benz Sprinter: Incorrect Cross-member Bolts Fitted
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 15 Sprinter vehicles in the United Kingdom because incorrect bolts were installed on the towing eyes and rear step of the trailer hitch cross-member. These bolts may loosen or break over time. The manufacturer will replace the affected bolts as a precautionary measure.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER. Units affected: 15
- Reason
- The screws/bolts used for fastening the towing eyes the cross-member of the trailer hitch and the rear step for the support of the cross-member on 5 ton vehicles may be the wrong type. This could cause the bolts to work loose and in a worst case snap. Remedy: As a precautionary measure the screw/bolts will be replaced on affected vehicles.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2012-05-01
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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