Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Recall R/2016/002: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Feb 2016
- Launched
- 826
- vehicles in the UK
- SRV1600
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter vehicles built between 27 October 2015 and 6 November 2015. Fitted with the four cylinder (OM651) engine the high pressure fuel lines may not have been manufactured to specifications. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace high pressure fuel lines. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Fitted with the four cylinder (OM651) engine the high pressure fuel lines may not have been manufactured to specifications. These lines may crack and allow fuel to leak. If an ignition source is present there is a risk of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: On vehicles fitted with the four cylinder (OM651) engine the high pressure fuel lines may not have been manufactured to specifications. These lines may crack and allow fuel to leak. If an ignition source is present there is a risk of fire. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace high pressure fuel lines.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace high pressure fuel lines.
Are You Affected?
Sprinter built between 27 October 2015 and 6 November 2015 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 826 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 SRV1600 or the DVSA reference R/2016/002. 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/2015/259 on 21 Jan 2016, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2016/009 on 25 Feb 2016, for doors may double-lock unexpectedly. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/002, launched 9 February 2016. 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.