Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Recall R/2015/202: Seatbelt Mechanism May Malfunction, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Dec 2015
- Launched
- 45
- vehicles in the UK
- SRV1503
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter vehicles built between 15 July 2015 and 19 August 2015. The threaded connections of the seatbelts at the B-Pillars were possibly not tightened with the required torque. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and check and where necessary tighten the threaded connection. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The threaded connections of the seatbelts at the B-Pillars were possibly not tightened with the required torque. If the required torque is not present it is possible the threaded connection may loosen further. In the event of a loosened threaded connection the intended restraint effect of the seat belt cannot be guaranteed in the event of a collision and the risk of injury during an event may possibly be increased.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEATBELT MECHANISM MAY MALFUNCTION Defect: The threaded connections of the seatbelts at the B-Pillars were possibly not tightened with the required torque. If the required torque is not present it is possible the threaded connection may loosen further. In the event of a loosened threaded connection the intended restraint effect of the seat belt cannot be guaranteed in the event of a collision and the risk of injury during an event may possibly be increased. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check and where necessary tighten the threaded connection.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seatbelt mechanism may malfunction.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and check and where necessary tighten the threaded connection.
Are You Affected?
Sprinter built between 15 July 2015 and 19 August 2015 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 45 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 SRV1503 or the DVSA reference R/2015/202. 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/2015/211 on 20 Nov 2015, for combustion engine may fail to start. The one launched after it was R/2015/231 on 1 Dec 2015, for vehicle may cut out. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/202, launched 1 December 2015. 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.