Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Recall R/2009/025: Possible Engine Bay Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Mar 2009
- Launched
- 1,537
- vehicles in the UK
- C175
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter vehicles. As a result of a cracked piston engine damage can occur whereby oil is ejected into the engine bay and may ignite after coming into contact with hot engine components. The dealer will fit recalled vehicles with modified engine control software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
As a result of a cracked piston engine damage can occur whereby oil is ejected into the engine bay and may ignite after coming into contact with hot engine components.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE ENGINE BAY FIRE Defect: It has been identified that as a result of a cracked piston engine damage can occur whereby oil is ejected into the engine bay and may ignite after coming into contact with hot engine components. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with modified engine control software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible engine bay fire.
The Fix
The dealer will fit recalled vehicles with modified engine control software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Sprinter may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1,537 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 C175 or the DVSA reference R/2009/025. 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 RCOMP/2008/012 on 9 Mar 2009, for steering COLUMN weld not to specification. The one launched after it was R/2009/026 on 26 Mar 2009, for possible engine bay fire and parking brake failure. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/025, launched 26 March 2009. 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.