MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER ( – ) DEFECT: It has been identified that as a result of a cracked piston engine damage can occur whereby oil is ejected into the engine bay and may ignite after coming into contact with hot engine components. It has further been identified that the threaded portion of the brake adjuster for the parking brake may break under load due to the wall thickness being too slight. Should a failure occur the parking brake would become ineffective.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will be fitted with modified engine control software and will also have the parking brake adjuster replaced with a quality assured item.
| Recall Launch Date | 26/03/2009 |
| Recall No. | R/2009/026 |
| Models Affected | SPRINTER |
| Manufacturer Ref | C177 |
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| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 95 |
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