Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Recall R/2003/186: Tyre Valves May Leak Where Fitted In Wheel, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 17 Jun 2004
- Launched
- 113
- vehicles in the UK
- 1691
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter vehicles built between 1 December 2000 and 1 December 2003. The tyre valve may not be to specification and could leak at its fitting in the wheel. The dealer will fit new tyre valves that comply with the specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The tyre valve may not be to specification and could leak at its fitting in the wheel.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TYRE VALVES MAY LEAK WHERE FITTED IN WHEEL. Defect: The tyre valve may not be to specification and could leak at its fitting in the wheel. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and fit new tyre valves that comply with the specification.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: tyre valves may leak where fitted in wheel.
The Fix
The dealer will fit new tyre valves that comply with the specification.
Are You Affected?
Sprinter built between 1 December 2000 and 1 December 2003 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 113 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?
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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 1691 or the DVSA reference R/2003/186. 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?.
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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2003/185 on 9 Jan 2004, for rear seat belts may not engage correctly. The one launched after it was R/2004/094 on 5 Jul 2004, for possibility of reduced braking efficiency. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2004.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/186, launched 17 June 2004. 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.