Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 907 Recall R/2022/180: An Incorrect Diameter Rear Axle Torsion Bar (Anti Roll Bar) Might Be Installed, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2022/180, campaign code SRV2212. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
6 Jul 2022
Launched
16
vehicles in the UK
SRV2212
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter 907 vehicles built between 6 January 2022 and 2 May 2022. An incorrect diameter rear axle torsion bar (anti roll bar) might be installed. The recall notice describes the fix as: : Replace the rear axle torsion bar (anti roll bar) on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

An incorrect diameter rear axle torsion bar (anti roll bar) might be installed.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: AN INCORRECT DIAMETER REAR AXLE TORSION BAR (ANTI ROLL BAR) MIGHT BE INSTALLED Defect: An incorrect diameter rear axle torsion bar (anti roll bar) might be installed. Remedy: : Replace the rear axle torsion bar (anti roll bar) on the affected vehicles.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: an incorrect diameter rear axle torsion bar (anti roll bar) might be installed.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: : Replace the rear axle torsion bar (anti roll bar) on the affected vehicles.

Are You Affected?

Sprinter 907 built between 6 January 2022 and 2 May 2022 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 16 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
  2. Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRV2212 or the DVSA reference R/2022/180. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
Sprinter 907Propeller shaft weld seamLowR/2025/009
Sprinter 907Replace spring U-bolts of rear axle springsBook soonR/2024/301
Sprinter 907, Sprinter 910B-Pillar ReinforcementLowR/2024/222
Sprinter 907On affected vehicles the wheel rim structure might not meet specifications. Micro cracks might form in the rim structureBook soonR/2023/284
Sprinter 907On affected vehicles the screw connection of the partition wall might not meet specificationsLowR/2023/265

This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2022/179 on 5 Jul 2022, for the bolting of a 12V power supply line might be fastened with an insufficient torque. The one launched after it was R/2022/162 on 11 Jul 2022, for the driver's air bag may not deploy as specified. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and suspension recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2022/180, launched 6 July 2022. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.