Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Recall R/2010/179: Short Circuit May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Apr 2007
- Launched
- 9
- vehicles in the UK
- C110
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter vehicles. An incorrect size terminal may have been fitted to the starter wiring harness. The dealer will replace the starter-alternator wiring harness. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An incorrect size terminal may have been fitted to the starter wiring harness. It could result in the wiring not being crimped correctly and cause a detachment of the wiring which could result in a short circuit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR Defect: It is possible that an incorrect size terminal may have been fitted to the starter wiring harness. It could result in the wiring not being crimped correctly and cause a detachment of the wiring which could result in a short circuit. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the starter-alternator wiring harness.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the wiring not being crimped correctly and cause a detachment of the wiring which could result in a short circuit.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the starter-alternator wiring harness.
Are You Affected?
Sprinter may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 9 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 C110 or the DVSA reference R/2010/179. 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/2010/180 on 14 Mar 2007, for crash signal protocol may not occur in the event of a collision. The one launched after it was R/2010/178 on 11 Apr 2007, for directional control may be affected. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/179, launched 2 April 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.