Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 910 Recall R/2021/200: The Brake Hose Of The Front Axle Could Touch And Chafe The Wheel Housing Interior Lining, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Sep 2021
- Launched
- 3,138
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2021/200
- DVSA reference
Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter 910 vehicles built between 22 March 2018 and 19 March 2020. The brake hose of the front axle could touch and chafe the wheel housing interior lining. The dealer will exchange the brake hoses on the front axle on the affected vehicles with a revised version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake hose of the front axle could touch and chafe the wheel housing interior lining.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BRAKE HOSE OF THE FRONT AXLE COULD TOUCH AND CHAFE THE WHEEL HOUSING INTERIOR LINING. Defect: The brake hose of the front axle could touch and chafe the wheel housing interior lining. Remedy: Exchange the brake hoses on the front axle on the affected vehicles with a revised version.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the brake hose of the front axle could touch and chafe the wheel housing interior lining.
The Fix
The dealer will exchange the brake hoses on the front axle on the affected vehicles with a revised version.
Are You Affected?
Sprinter 910 built between 22 March 2018 and 19 March 2020 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 3,138 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 DVSA reference R/2021/200. 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 907, Sprinter 910B-Pillar Reinforcement | Low | R/2024/222 | |
| Sprinter 907, Sprinter 910On affected vehicles the fuse layout of the interior blower might not meet the requirements for permanent operation under the highest blower level | Low | R/2023/192 | |
| Sprinter 907, Sprinter 910The software of the rear-view camera on certain vehicles might not meet specifications | Low | R/2022/193 | |
| Sprinter 907, Sprinter 910, Vito 447The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2021/417 | |
| Sprinter 910Possible damage and short circuit of the glow plug relay in certain collision scenarios | Urgent | R/2020/296 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2021/242 on 31 Aug 2021, for the hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points. The one launched after it was R/2021/243 on 7 Sep 2021, for the ESP software has not been customised for upfitted vehicles with a higher centre of…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/200, launched 7 September 2021. 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.