MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER ( – ) DEFECT: It is possible that vehicles fitted with integral heaters within the fuel filter could suffer a leak in the upper plug area. This leakage should be identified to the driver by the smell of the diesel however if action is not taken to address the issue the issue could result in fuel escaping onto the road surface.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the fuel filter.
| Recall Launch Date | 15/12/2010 |
| Recall No. | R/2010/204 |
| Models Affected | Sprinter |
| Manufacturer Ref | C237 |
| VIN Start | WDB9061332N459503 |
| VIN end | WDB9066572S507768 |
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| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 753 |
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please get in touch with an authorised workshop (see below at "What the owner should do?").
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