Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 906 Recall R/2019/318: A Thermal Overload Can Occur At The Fuse Carrier Of The Compressor For The Air Suspension…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 1 Nov 2019
- Launched
- 9
- vehicles in the UK
- SRV1912
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter 906 vehicles built between 6 November 2013 and 16 October 2017. A thermal overload can occur at the fuse carrier of the compressor for the air suspension as well as at the associated lines. The recall notice describes the fix as: the fuse holder and fuses of the air suspension compressor will be removed and the electric lines will be checked and replaced if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A thermal overload can occur at the fuse carrier of the compressor for the air suspension as well as at the associated lines.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A THERMAL OVERLOAD CAN OCCUR AT THE FUSE CARRIER OF THE COMPRESSOR FOR THE AIR SUSPENSION AND ASSOCIATED LINES Defect: A thermal overload can occur at the fuse carrier of the compressor for the air suspension as well as at the associated lines. Remedy: The fuse holder and fuses of the air suspension compressor will be removed and the electric lines will be checked and replaced if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a thermal overload can occur at the fuse carrier of the compressor for the air suspension and associated lines.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the fuse holder and fuses of the air suspension compressor will be removed and the electric lines will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Sprinter 906 built between 6 November 2013 and 16 October 2017 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 9 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.
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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 SRV1912 or the DVSA reference R/2019/318. 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
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprinter, Sprinter 906On affected vehicles the fuel filter heater may be deactivated. If this happens a fuel gelling may occur at low temperatures and an unexpected loss of propulsion cannot be ruled out | Urgent | R/2023/348 | |
| Sprinter 906On affected vehicles certain climatic conditions could over time lead to chemical alteration of the passenger airbag inflator propellant. In the event of a crash the inflator could rupture when the airbag is deployed | Urgent | R/2023/007 | |
| Sprinter 906Specific climatic conditions may over time cause a chemical change in the propellant in the airbag inflator of certain Takata airbags. In the event of an accident in which the airbag is deployed this change could cause the airbag inflator to burst due to increased internal pressure | Urgent | R/2022/312 | |
| Sprinter 906The driver airbag may not deploy correctly if activated | Urgent | R/2022/265 | |
| Sprinter 906The driver airbag may not deploy correctly if activated | Urgent | R/2022/264 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2019/280 on 1 Nov 2019, for on activation of the curtain air bag the pillar cover may detach. The one launched after it was R/2019/319 on 1 Nov 2019, for vehicles may have been produced and delivered without an 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/2019/318, launched 1 November 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.