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A suspension fault on a number of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans could affect vehicle stability at speed.


Mercedes has recalled 492 examples of its 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter citing a potential fault with the van’s suspension.

The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says “front suspension torsion bar may not have screwed into the torsion bar linkage as per specifications. This could cause reduced stability while driving at high speed and result in a loss of vehicle control.”

Date of recall notice 31 August 2022
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model Sprinter
Year 2021
Vehicles affected 5
VIN list Click here to download the list of affected VINs
Contact link Click here to contact the manufacturer

A full list of vehicle identification numbers for the five vehicles involved in the recall can be found here.



“Owners of affected vehicles can contact their nearest authorised Mercedes-Benz dealership to have the work carried out as soon as possible free of charge,” the recall notice reads.

To have your vehicle checked, find your closest Mercedes-Benz dealership by clicking here, or call 1300 300 896.

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