Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 907, Sprinter 910 Recall R/2019/179: The High Beam Cannot Be Deactivated By Using The High Beam Lever, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 21 Jun 2019
- Launched
- 44
- vehicles in the UK
- SRV1906
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter 907, Sprinter 910 vehicles built between 6 November 2017 and 19 March 2019. Main beam not deactivating automatically with 'High-Beam Assist'. The dealer will update the software for the signal acquisition and actuation module on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Main beam not deactivating automatically with 'High-Beam Assist'.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE HIGH BEAM CANNOT BE DEACTIVATED BY USING THE HIGH BEAM LEVER Defect: Main beam not deactivating automatically with 'High-Beam Assist' Remedy: Update the software for the signal acquisition and actuation module on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the high beam cannot be deactivated by using the high beam lever.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software for the signal acquisition and actuation module on the affected vehicles. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Sprinter 907, Sprinter 910 built between 6 November 2017 and 19 March 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 44 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 SRV1906 or the DVSA reference R/2019/179. 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/2019/178 on 21 Jun 2019, for a centralising sleeve may not have been installed between the automatic transmision and…. The one launched after it was R/2019/209 on 15 Jul 2019, for a welding stud on the main floor may be incorrectly welded. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/179, launched 21 June 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.