Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Recall R/2003/100: Possible Fault In Air Bag Control Module, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Aug 2003
- Launched
- 29
- vehicles in the UK
- 1680
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter vehicles. A component inside the control module may become defective: Air bag may not deploy in a collision. The dealer will replace air bag control module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A component inside the control module may become defective: Air bag may not deploy in a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE FAULT IN AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE Defect: A component inside the control module may become defective - Air bag may not deploy in a collision Remedy: Replace Air Bag control module.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible fault in air bag control module.
The Fix
The dealer will replace air bag control module.
Are You Affected?
Sprinter may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 29 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code 1680 or the DVSA reference R/2003/100. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
| SprinterWeld seam on rear axle brake mounting flange | Urgent | R/2025/428 | |
| Sprinter, Sprinter 906On affected vehicles the fuel filter heater may be deactivated. If this happens a fuel gelling may occur at low temperatures and an unexpected loss of propulsion cannot be ruled out | Urgent | R/2023/348 | |
| SprinterMercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Sprinter 907 910 model vehicles the software of the instrument cluster control unit does not correspond with the latest series production configuration | Low | R/2023/119 | |
| SprinterThe engagement hooks of the cable duct of the starter-generator wiring harnessmay not be fully latched in the battery case | Book soon | R/2021/420 | |
| SprinterThe actual installation condition of the communication module and its correct commissioning cannot be traced due to an error in production | Low | R/2021/419 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2003/080 on 19 Jun 2003, for possible movement of brake pads within caliper. The one launched after it was R/2003/101 on 8 Aug 2003, for possible fault in air bag control module. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/100, launched 4 August 2003. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.