Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 907 Recall R/2018/372: An Incorrect Length Linkage Was Mounted On The Rotation Angle Sensor Of The Rear Axle, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 21 Dec 2018
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- SRV1816
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter 907 vehicles built between 29 May 2018 and 29 May 2018. An incorrect length linkage fitted to headlight range control sensor. The dealer will replace headlamp range control level sensor. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An incorrect length linkage fitted to headlight range control sensor.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AN INCORRECT LENGTH LINKAGE WAS MOUNTED ON THE ROTATION ANGLE SENSOR OF THE REAR AXLE Defect: An incorrect length linkage fitted to headlight range control sensor. Remedy: Replace headlamp range control level sensor.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: an incorrect length linkage was mounted on the rotation angle sensor of the rear axle.
The Fix
The dealer will replace headlamp range control level sensor.
Are You Affected?
Sprinter 907 built between 29 May 2018 and 29 May 2018 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1 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 SRV1816 or the DVSA reference R/2018/372. 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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Source: DVSA recall R/2018/372, launched 21 December 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.