Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 907 Recall R/2019/116: The Cross Bridge At The Rear Axle May Not Withstand Internal Durability Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 29 Apr 2019
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- SRV1902
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter 907 vehicles built between 5 November 2018 and 7 November 2018. The cross-bridge at the rear axle may not withstand the internal durability specifications. The dealer will inspect potentially affected cross-bridges and replace if a weld seam is missing. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The cross-bridge at the rear axle may not withstand the internal durability specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE CROSS BRIDGE AT THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT WITHSTAND INTERNAL DURABILITY SPECIFICATIONS. Defect: The cross-bridge at the rear axle may not withstand the internal durability specifications. Remedy: Inspect potentially affected cross-bridges and replace if a weld seam is missing. Install a cross-bridge reinforcement strut.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the cross bridge at the rear axle may not withstand internal durability specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect potentially affected cross-bridges and replace if a weld seam is missing.
Are You Affected?
Sprinter 907 built between 5 November 2018 and 7 November 2018 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 2 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 SRV1902 or the DVSA reference R/2019/116. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| Sprinter 907, Sprinter 910B-Pillar Reinforcement | Low | R/2024/222 | |
| Sprinter 907On affected vehicles the wheel rim structure might not meet specifications. Micro cracks might form in the rim structure | Book soon | R/2023/284 | |
| Sprinter 907On affected vehicles the screw connection of the partition wall might not meet specifications | Low | R/2023/265 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2019/104 on 29 Apr 2019, for incorrect description of the vehicle jack support points on rear axle in digital owner's…. The one launched after it was R/2019/121 on 29 Apr 2019, for vehicles may have been delivered without the printed version of the operator's manual. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/116, launched 29 April 2019. 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.