Mercedes-benz Sprinter-639

• Recall R/2008/136 [UK]: Electronics may not be fully functional
  The full functionality of the vehicles electronics which includes the safety systems cannot be guaranteed. This is a result of incorrect software being transmitted to a number of vehicles.
  recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to re-perform the software (scn) coding to the control unit.

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• Recall R/2003/100 [UK]: Possible fault in air bag control module
  A component inside the control module may become defective - air bag may not deploy in a collision
  replace air bag control module.

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• Recall R/2006/223 [UK]: Suspension spring may fracture
  It has been identified that during manufacture insufficient wax was applied to the front of the rear axle road springs. This in extreme circumstances can lead to failure of the spring.
  recalled vehicles will have the rear road spring front mounting brackets replaced.

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• Recall R/2007/020 [UK]: Wheel flanges may split
  The wheel flanges may not be of sufficient strength and may split.
  recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit modified wheels.

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• Recall R/2008/137 [UK]: Potential failure of rear axle
  It has been identified that the rear axle left hand side half shaft may develop cracks. Should this occur breakage of the rear axle might ensue.
  recalled vehicles will have the rear axle inspected and replaced if necessary.

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• Recall R/2008/153 [UK]: Side mounts of the roof bed ladder may fail
  It has been established that the side mountings for the roof bed ladder are insufficient to hold it in place. As a result the ladder could slip sideways.
  recalled vehicles will have the roof bed ladder replaced.

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• Recall R/2008/156 [UK]: Ecu maximum road speed limit not set
  The maximum road speed limit was not set in the engine control unit during production.
  recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to set the maximum road speed of the vehicle.

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• Recall R/2008/157 [UK]: Short circuit may occur
  Fire may occur in vehicles fitted with rear air conditioning as a result of the rear interior lamp deforming because of its position in continuous heat.The deformation in combination with moisture may trigger a short circuit of the connecting contacts and thereby cause an isolated cable fire.
  recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the interior lamps in the rear passenger compartment.

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• Recall R/2009/025 [UK]: Possible engine bay fire
  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.
  recalled vehicles will be fitted with modified engine control software.

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• Recall R/2009/026 [UK]: Possible engine bay fire and parking brake failure
  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.
  recalled vehicles will be fitted with modified engine control software and will also have the parking brake adjuster replaced with a quality assured item.

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• Recall R/2009/151 [UK]: Risk of fire
  A incorrect cable duct retaining bolt has been fitted. In the event of a crash the cable duct may detach at least partially from the engine. In this situation it is more likely that a short circuit of the unfastened starter/alternator line may occur.
  recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the mounting bolt and fix the starter wiring in place.

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• Recall R/2010/073 [UK]: Seat belt may not restrain passenger
  The seat belt mounting bolts in the areas of the "b" pillar and seat base have been found not to specification. In the event of an accident the restraint function of the seat belt may not be guaranteed.
  recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary adjust the torque of the seat belt mounting bolts in question.

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• Recall R/2010/172 [UK]: Vehicle may cut out
  It has been identified that a possible poor contact with the fuel pump relay in the fuse and relay module unit may affect the operation of the fuel pump and cause the engine to cut out.
  recall all affected vehicles to check the manufacturing date of the fuse and relay module unit and it necessary replace it.

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• Recall R/2010/175 [UK]: Airbag may not deploy correctly
  In the case of an incident where the air bags deploy as a result of the offside window bag module possibly having been fitted with a defective diffuser the air bag may not fully inflate and parts of the window bag module may detach and fly into the interior compartment at high speeds.
  recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the offside window bag module.

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• Recall R/2010/176 [UK]: Airbag may not inflate correctly
  In the case of an incident where the air bags deploy as a result of the offside window bag module possibly having been fitted with a defective diffuser the air bag may not fully inflate and parts of the window bag module may detach and fly into the interior compartment at high speeds.
  recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the offside window bag module.

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• Recall R/2010/179 [UK]: Short circuit may occur
  It is possible that an incorrect size terminal may have been fitted to the starter wiring harness. It could result in the wiring not being crimped correctly and cause a detachment of the wiring which could result in a short circuit.
  recall all affected vehicles and replace the starter-alternator wiring harness.

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• Recall R/2010/180 [UK]: Crash signal protocol may not occur in the event of a collision
  A software error may exist in the airbag control unit which can prevent a crash signal being generated in the event of a rear-end collision. As a result automatic unlocking of the doors and switching on of the hazard lamps cannot be assured.
  the recalled vehicles will have the airbag control unit replaced.

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• Recall R/2010/184 [UK]: Seat belt may become insecure
  It is possible that the mounting bolts for rear seat belts on the rear seats may not have been torqued to the correct specification.
  recall all affected vehicles to check and if necessary re-torque the mounting bolts.

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• Recall R/2010/204 [UK]: Fuel may leak
  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.
  recall all affected vehicles and replace the fuel filter.

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• Recall R/2011/107 [UK]: Misleading instrument cluster information and esp functions
  A program error may result in misleading instrument cluster information and esp functions
  re-program the control unit and conduct scn coding of the srs control unit.

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• Recall R/2011/142 [UK]: Control may be lost
  Rear suspension springs may not be to specification and could fail at the spring eye. If such a failure occurs vehicle control could be lost.
  recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the suspension springs.

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• Recall R/2011/174 [UK]: Fuel may leak
  A fuel leak may occur from the area of the fuel drain opening in the fuel filters which leaks onto the road.
  recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the fuel filter and replace where necessary.

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• Recall R/2012/044 [UK]: Incorrect cross-member bolts fitted
  The screws/bolts used for fastening the towing eyes the cross-member of the trailer hitch and the rear step for the support of the cross-member on 5 ton vehicles may be the wrong type. This could cause the bolts to work loose and in a worst case snap.
  as a precautionary measure the screw/bolts will be replaced on affected vehicles.

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• Recall R/2009/035 [UK]: Parking brake may not be effective
  The parking brake may become ineffective. It has 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.
  recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the parking brake adjuster.

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• Recall R/2009/036 [UK]: Fire may occur
  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.
  recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the engine control unit.

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• Recall R/2012/010 [UK]: Fuel may leak
  It is possible that the fuel filter could suffer a leak in the plug area of the drain opening. 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.
  recall all affected vehicles and replace the fuel filter.

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• Recall R/2016/038 [UK]: Risk of fire
  On vehicles fitted with the four cylinder (om651) engine the high pressure fuel lines may not have been manufactured to specifications. These lines may crack and allow fuel to leak. If an ignition source is present there is a risk of fire.
  on affected vehicles replace high pressure fuel lines.

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• Recall R/2016/039 [UK]: Seatbelt fixing bolts may work loose
  The retaining bolts securing the front seat belts to the 'b' pillar may not have been tightened to the correct specification. They may work loose and the seat belt could detach.
  on affected vehicles check retaining bolts for tightness and correct if necessary.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.