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Mercedes-Benz - Incorrectly implemented threaded connection of the propeller shaft intermediate bearings at the underbody

Official notice

14 Aug 2020

MediumDVSA

An official DVSA notice concerns Mercedes-Benz - Incorrectly implemented threaded connection of the propeller shaft intermediate bearings at the underbody. Incorrectly implemented threaded connection of the propeller shaft intermediate bearings at the underbody Published 2020-08-14.

What to do now

Renew the screws of the propeller shaft intermediate bearing and tighten them with the specified torque in the affected vehicles.

Units affected

4

Recall number

R-2020-167

Official notice

2020-08-14

The hazard

Incorrectly implemented threaded connection of the propeller shaft intermediate bearings at the underbody

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Models

SPRINTER

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Affected products

Product 1

MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER

Units affected

4

Risk / hazard

Incorrectly implemented threaded connection of the propeller shaft intermediate bearings at the underbody

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

GB · United Kingdom

Affected area 1

GB · United Kingdom

Company & contacts

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz vans uk ltd

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

DVSA recall R-2020-167

App estimate

medium

Recall details

Recall number

R-2020-167

Campaign number

SRV2009

Units affected

4

Classification

DVSA recall R-2020-167

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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