Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Recall R/2007/020: Wheel Flanges May Split, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 1 Jan 2007
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- C097
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter vehicles. The wheel flanges may not be of sufficient strength and may split. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit modified wheels. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The wheel flanges may not be of sufficient strength and may split.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WHEEL FLANGES MAY SPLIT Defect: The wheel flanges may not be of sufficient strength and may split. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit modified wheels.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: wheel flanges may split.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit modified wheels.
Are You Affected?
Sprinter may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1 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 C097 or the DVSA reference R/2007/020. 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/2006/142 on 15 Dec 2006, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2006/229 on 1 Feb 2007, for electrical short circuit may occur. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2007.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/020, launched 1 January 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.