Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Recall R/2018/125: Gas Fuel Cylinders May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Jul 2018
- Launched
- 18
- vehicles in the UK
- SRV1801
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter vehicles built between 16 November 1999 and 17 October 2002. Gas fuel tanks fitted to affected vehicles may be affected by corrosion. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check gas fuel tanks for corrosion. assess and where necessary replace. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Gas fuel tanks fitted to affected vehicles may be affected by corrosion. Over time corrosion may weaken the tank wall(s) and the tank may burst.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: GAS FUEL CYLINDERS MAY FAIL Defect: Gas fuel tanks fitted to affected vehicles may be affected by corrosion. Over time corrosion may weaken the tank wall(s) and the tank may burst. Remedy: On affected vehicles check gas fuel tanks for corrosion. assess and where necessary replace.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: gas fuel cylinders may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check gas fuel tanks for corrosion. assess and where necessary replace.
Are You Affected?
Sprinter built between 16 November 1999 and 17 October 2002 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 18 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 SRV1801 or the DVSA reference R/2018/125. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| SprinterWeld seam on rear axle brake mounting flange | Urgent | R/2025/428 | |
| Sprinter, Sprinter 906On affected vehicles the fuel filter heater may be deactivated. If this happens a fuel gelling may occur at low temperatures and an unexpected loss of propulsion cannot be ruled out | Urgent | R/2023/348 | |
| SprinterMercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Sprinter 907 910 model vehicles the software of the instrument cluster control unit does not correspond with the latest series production configuration | Low | R/2023/119 | |
| SprinterThe engagement hooks of the cable duct of the starter-generator wiring harnessmay not be fully latched in the battery case | Book soon | R/2021/420 | |
| SprinterThe actual installation condition of the communication module and its correct commissioning cannot be traced due to an error in production | Low | R/2021/419 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2018/167 on 29 Jun 2018, for missing welding points at both front side members. The one launched after it was R/2018/166 on 3 Jul 2018, for front axle toe adjustment incorrectly calculated. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/125, launched 3 July 2018. 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.