Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 907 Recall R/2018/166: Front Axle Toe Adjustment Incorrectly Calculated, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2018/166, campaign code SRV1804. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
3 Jul 2018
Launched
19
vehicles in the UK
SRV1804
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter 907 vehicles built between 16 April 2018 and 20 April 2018. The toe adjustment for the front axle was incorrectly calculated and set during production. The dealer will measure the front axle adjustments (toe and camber) and correct them. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The toe adjustment for the front axle was incorrectly calculated and set during production.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: FRONT AXLE TOE ADJUSTMENT INCORRECTLY CALCULATED Defect: The toe adjustment for the front axle was incorrectly calculated and set during production. Remedy: Measure the front axle adjustments (toe and camber) and correct them.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: front axle toe adjustment incorrectly calculated.

The Fix

The dealer will measure the front axle adjustments (toe and camber) and correct them.

Are You Affected?

Sprinter 907 built between 16 April 2018 and 20 April 2018 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 19 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
  2. Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRV1804 or the DVSA reference R/2018/166. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
  3. 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/2018/125 on 3 Jul 2018, for gas fuel cylinders may fail. The one launched after it was R/2018/154 on 9 Jul 2018, for electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and suspension recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2018/166, launched 3 July 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.