Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 907, Sprinter 910 Recall R/2020/017: A Weld Seam On The Seat Height Adjustment Mechanism May Not Be To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 12 Mar 2020
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- SRV2001
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter 907, Sprinter 910 vehicles built between 2 November 2018 and 5 November 2018. A weld seam on the seat height adjustment mechanism may not have been carried out in accordance with specifications. The dealer will replace the seat-frame bases of the front seats in the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A weld seam on the seat height adjustment mechanism may not have been carried out in accordance with specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A WELD SEAM ON THE SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION Defect: A weld seam on the seat height adjustment mechanism may not have been carried out in accordance with specifications Remedy: Replace the seat-frame bases of the front seats in the affected vehicles
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a weld seam on the seat height adjustment mechanism may not be to specification.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the seat-frame bases of the front seats in the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Sprinter 907, Sprinter 910 built between 2 November 2018 and 5 November 2018 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 4 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 SRV2001 or the DVSA reference R/2020/017. 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/2020/017, launched 12 March 2020. 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.