Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Recall R/2006/223: Suspension Spring May Fracture, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 22 Feb 2007
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- C100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter vehicles. Insufficient wax was applied to the front of the rear axle road springs. The dealer will replace the rear road spring front mounting brackets. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Insufficient wax was applied to the front of the rear axle road springs. This in extreme circumstances can lead to failure of the spring.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SUSPENSION SPRING MAY FRACTURE Defect: 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.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to failure of the spring.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the rear road spring front mounting brackets.
Are You Affected?
Sprinter may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 4 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 C100 or the DVSA reference R/2006/223. 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/2007/017 on 1 Feb 2007, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2010/180 on 14 Mar 2007, for crash signal protocol may not occur in the event of a collision. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/223, launched 22 February 2007. 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.