Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Recall R/2010/112: Incorrect Headlamp Fitted, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 25 Aug 2010
- Launched
- 19
- vehicles in the UK
- C224
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter vehicles built between 1 January 2006 and 31 December 2008. It has been established that some vehicles may have been fitted with headlights that are dipping to the offside headlights not to the nearside. The dealer will replace headlights. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It has been established that some vehicles may have been fitted with headlights that are dipping to the offside headlights not to the nearside.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT HEADLAMP FITTED Defect: It has been established that some vehicles may have been fitted with headlights that are dipping to the offside headlights not to the nearside. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace headlights.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: incorrect headlamp fitted.
The Fix
The dealer will replace headlights.
Are You Affected?
Sprinter built between 1 January 2006 and 31 December 2008 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 19 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 C224 or the DVSA reference R/2010/112. 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?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Sprinter, Sprinter 906On affected vehicles the fuel filter heater may be deactivated. If this happens a fuel gelling may occur at low temperatures and an unexpected loss of propulsion cannot be ruled out | Urgent | R/2023/348 | |
| SprinterMercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Sprinter 907 910 model vehicles the software of the instrument cluster control unit does not correspond with the latest series production configuration | Low | R/2023/119 | |
| SprinterThe engagement hooks of the cable duct of the starter-generator wiring harnessmay not be fully latched in the battery case | Book soon | R/2021/420 | |
| SprinterThe actual installation condition of the communication module and its correct commissioning cannot be traced due to an error in production | Low | R/2021/419 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2010/073 on 21 Jul 2010, for seat belt may not restrain passenger. The one launched after it was R/2010/113 on 25 Aug 2010, for directional control may be lost. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2010.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/112, launched 25 August 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.