Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Recall R/2010/073: Seat Belt May Not Restrain Passenger, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Jul 2010
- Launched
- 72
- vehicles in the UK
- C218
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter vehicles. The seat belt mounting bolts in the areas of the B pillar and seat base have been found not to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary adjust the torque of the seat belt mounting bolts in question. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The seat belt mounting bolts in the areas of the B pillar and seat base have been found not to specification. In the event of an accident the restraint function of the seat belt may not be guaranteed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN PASSENGER Defect: The seat belt mounting bolts in the areas of the B pillar and seat base have been found not to specification. In the event of an accident the restraint function of the seat belt may not be guaranteed. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary adjust the torque of the seat belt mounting bolts in question.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat belt may not restrain passenger.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary adjust the torque of the seat belt mounting bolts in question.
Are You Affected?
Sprinter may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 72 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 C218 or the DVSA reference R/2010/073. 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/2010/008 on 11 Mar 2010, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2010/112 on 25 Aug 2010, for incorrect headlamp fitted. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/073, launched 21 July 2010. 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.