Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 907 Recall R/2023/094: On Certain Vehicles An External Ingress Of Fluids Into The Glow Plug Output Stage May…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Apr 2023
- Launched
- 28,124
- vehicles in the UK
- SRV2302
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter 907 vehicles built between 22 March 2018 and 30 August 2019. An external ingress of fluids into the glow plug output stage may occur under specific conditions potentially resulting in an electrical short circuit and,overheating of the component. The dealer will replace the glow plug relay and install an additional glow plug relay cover on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An external ingress of fluids into the glow plug output stage may occur under specific conditions potentially resulting in an electrical short circuit and,overheating of the component.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On certain vehicles an external ingress of fluids into the glow plug output stage may occur under specific conditions potentially resulting in an electrical short circuit and overheating of the component. Defect: On certain vehicles an external ingress of fluids into the glow plug output stage may occur under specific conditions potentially resulting in an electrical short circuit and�overheating of the component.� Remedy: Replace the glow plug relay and install an additional glow plug relay cover on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an electrical short circuit and,overheating of the component.,.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the glow plug relay and install an additional glow plug relay cover on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Sprinter 907 built between 22 March 2018 and 30 August 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 28,124 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 SRV2302 or the DVSA reference R/2023/094. 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/2023/094, launched 13 April 2023. 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.