Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Recall R/2008/153: Side Mounts Of The Roof Bed Ladder May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 17 Nov 2008
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- C146
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter vehicles. It has been established that the side mountings for the roof bed ladder are insufficient to hold it in place. The dealer will replace the roof bed ladder. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It has been established that the side mountings for the roof bed ladder are insufficient to hold it in place. As a result the ladder could slip sideways.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SIDE MOUNTS OF THE ROOF BED LADDER MAY FAIL Defect: It has been established that the side mountings for the roof bed ladder are insufficient to hold it in place. As a result the ladder could slip sideways. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the roof bed ladder replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: side mounts of the roof bed ladder may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the roof bed ladder.
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 C146 or the DVSA reference R/2008/153. 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/2008/152 on 17 Nov 2008, for driving stability may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2008/135 on 19 Jan 2009, for windshield may become loose. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2008.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/153, launched 17 November 2008. 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.