Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Recall R/2016/183: Window Adhesion May Not Be Sufficiently Bonded, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 8 Sep 2016
- Launched
- 61
- vehicles in the UK
- SRV1606
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter vehicles built between 1 March 2015 and 30 November 2015. In the event of an accident the windows bonded tie down rails and the super high roof (if fitted) could detach and increase the risk of injury due to the lack of adhesion of non-conforming paint. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and remove/install all bonded windows (excluding the windshield) and tie down rails and/or super high roof (if present) as well as repainting the corresponding bonding surfaces. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In the event of an accident the windows bonded tie down rails and the super high roof (if fitted) could detach and increase the risk of injury due to the lack of adhesion of non-conforming paint.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WINDOW ADHESION MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY BONDED Defect: In the event of an accident the windows bonded tie down rails and the super high roof (if fitted) could detach and increase the risk of injury due to the lack of adhesion of non-conforming paint. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and remove/install all bonded windows (excluding the windshield) and tie down rails and/or super high roof (if present) as well as repainting the corresponding bonding surfaces.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: window adhesion may not be sufficiently bonded.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and remove/install all bonded windows (excluding the windshield) and tie down rails and/or super high roof (if present) as well as repainting the corresponding bonding surfaces.
Are You Affected?
Sprinter built between 1 March 2015 and 30 November 2015 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 61 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 SRV1606 or the DVSA reference R/2016/183. 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/2016/181 on 8 Sep 2016, for bonded windows may detach in a collision. The one launched after it was R/2016/124 on 28 Sep 2016, for vehicle may stall. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2016.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/183, launched 8 September 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.