Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Recall R/2011/174: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 31 Jan 2012
- Launched
- 6,035
- vehicles in the UK
- C276
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter vehicles. A fuel leak may occur from the area of the fuel drain opening in the fuel filters which leaks onto the road. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the fuel filter and replace where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A fuel leak may occur from the area of the fuel drain opening in the fuel filters which leaks onto the road.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: A fuel leak may occur from the area of the fuel drain opening in the fuel filters which leaks onto the road. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the fuel filter and replace where necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the fuel filter and replace where necessary.
Are You Affected?
Sprinter may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 6,035 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 C276 or the DVSA reference R/2011/174. 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/2011/172 on 26 Jan 2012, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2011/173 on 2 Feb 2012, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/174, launched 31 January 2012. 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.