Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Sprinter 906 Recall R/2023/348: On Affected Vehicles The Fuel Filter Heater May Be Deactivated. If This Happens A Fuel…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Dec 2023
- Launched
- 18
- vehicles in the UK
- SRV2308
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter, Sprinter 906 vehicles built between 28 September 2010 and 28 September 2012. The fuel filter heater may be deactivated. The recall notice describes the fix as: code the CDI control unit to ensure the activation of the fuel filter heater. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel filter heater may be deactivated. If this happens a fuel gelling may occur at low temperatures and an unexpected loss of propulsion cannot be ruled out.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles the fuel filter heater may be deactivated. If this happens a fuel gelling may occur at low temperatures and an unexpected loss of propulsion cannot be ruled out. Defect: On affected vehicles the fuel filter heater may be deactivated. If this happens a fuel gelling may occur at low temperatures and an unexpected loss of propulsion cannot be ruled out. Remedy: Code the CDI control unit to ensure the activation of the fuel filter heater
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles the fuel filter heater may be deactivated. If this happens a fuel gelling may occur at low temperatures and an unexpected loss of propulsion cannot be ruled out.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: code the CDI control unit to ensure the activation of the fuel filter heater.
Are You Affected?
Sprinter, Sprinter 906 built between 28 September 2010 and 28 September 2012 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 18 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 SRV2308 or the DVSA reference R/2023/348. 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/2023/328 on 15 Dec 2023, for on affected vehicles the bonding of the front rear and fixed side windows might not meet…. The one launched after it was R/2023/346 on 2 Jan 2024, for on affected vehicles under specific conditions (such as electric driving in wet weather)…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/348, launched 15 December 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.