Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Recall R/2025/428: Weld Seam On Rear Axle Brake Mounting Flange, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Dec 2025
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- SRV2503 VS3SHWENA & 3590013
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter vehicles built between 25 June 2025 and 26 June 2025. Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Sprinter 907 model vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 5.0 tons a brake connection flange might not have been properly welded to the support tube of the rear axle. The recall notice describes the fix as: as a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the rear axle on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Sprinter 907 model vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 5.0 tons a brake connection flange might not have been properly welded to the support tube of the rear axle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Weld seam on rear axle brake mounting flange Defect: Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Sprinter 907 model vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 5.0 tons a brake connection flange might not have been properly welded to the support tube of the rear axle. Remedy: As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the rear axle on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: weld seam on rear axle brake mounting flange.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: as a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the rear axle on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Sprinter built between 25 June 2025 and 26 June 2025 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 2 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 SRV2503 VS3SHWENA & 3590013 or the DVSA reference R/2025/428. 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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| SprinterThe engagement hooks of the cable duct of the starter-generator wiring harnessmay not be fully latched in the battery case | Book soon | R/2021/420 | |
| SprinterThe actual installation condition of the communication module and its correct commissioning cannot be traced due to an error in production | Low | R/2021/419 | |
| SprinterUpdate the software in the engine control unit | Low | R/2021/350 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2025/462 on 10 Dec 2025, for composition of window-airbag fabric. The one launched after it was R/2025/556 on 5 Jan 2026, for variant of 48V wiring harness. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/428, launched 19 December 2025. 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.