Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) Recall R/2019/292: If The Rotary Light Is Switched To A Different Position Very Quickly The Brightness Of The…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 20 Sep 2019
- Launched
- 6,467
- vehicles in the UK
- SRV1911
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter (VS30) vehicles built between 11 February 2019 and 3 July 2019. A malfunction of the rear lamps may occur. The recall notice describes the fix as: the signal and actuation module will be re-coded on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A malfunction of the rear lamps may occur.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: IF THE ROTARY LIGHT IS SWITCHED TO A DIFFERENT POSITION VERY QUICKLY THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE REAR LAMPS MAY BE REDUCED SIGNIFICANTLY. Defect: A malfunction of the rear lamps may occur Remedy: The signal and actuation module will be re-coded on the affected vehicles
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: if the rotary light is switched to a different position very quickly the brightness of the rear lamps may be reduced significantly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the signal and actuation module will be re-coded on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Sprinter (VS30) built between 11 February 2019 and 3 July 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 6,467 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 SRV1911 or the DVSA reference R/2019/292. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| EQE 350 4MATICCoding headlamp control unit | Book soon | R/2024/016 | |
| EQCOn affected vehicles the adjustment of the headlamps might not meet specifications and blinding of oncoming traffic may not be ruled out | Book soon | R/2023/300 | |
| EQCThe electrical plug connection of the headlights might not be watertight | Book soon | R/2022/135 | |
| E ClassThe software of the headlamps might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2022/110 | |
| SprinterThe electrical wiring harness pre-installation for the hermes control unit could become stuck between the brake light switch and the brake pedal | Urgent | R/2021/023 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2019/255 on 19 Sep 2019, for bolted connections on front swivel seats cannot be guaranteed. The one launched after it was R/2019/277 on 11 Oct 2019, for the welding between fuel filler pipe and fuel tank might not meet specifications. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/292, launched 20 September 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.