Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Recall R/2021/242: The Hydraulic Power Steering Return Line Hoses May Detach At Their Connection Points, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 31 Aug 2021
- Launched
- 5,621
- vehicles in the UK
- SRV2114
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter vehicles built between 19 January 2017 and 7 July 2020. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions and may cause hydraulic fluid to leak. The dealer will check the return line connections of the power steering and install a screw type clamp at the connection point if needed. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions and may cause hydraulic fluid to leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING RETURN LINE HOSES MAY DETACH AT THEIR CONNECTION POINTS Defect: The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions and may cause hydraulic fluid to leak. Remedy: Check the return line connections of the power steering and install a screw type clamp at the connection point if needed.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause hydraulic fluid to leak.
The Fix
The dealer will check the return line connections of the power steering and install a screw type clamp at the connection point if needed.
Are You Affected?
Sprinter built between 19 January 2017 and 7 July 2020 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 5,621 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 SRV2114 or the DVSA reference R/2021/242. 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/2021/284 on 20 Aug 2021, for the locking mechanism for the electrical connector of the side crash sensors might not…. The one launched after it was R/2021/200 on 7 Sep 2021, for the brake hose of the front axle could touch and chafe the wheel housing interior lining. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/242, launched 31 August 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.