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Service bulletins for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

59 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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Exhaust System2026-09-04. Warranty extension. ENGINE. Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Freightliner Sprinter vehicles, has determined that on certain MY17-18 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles, the diesel particulate filter may crack due to an insufficient weld. MBAG also determined that specific environmental influences in the form of corrosion could have a negative effect on the long-term durability of the diesel particulate filter. This can lead to stresses within the exhaust system which could cause the diesel particulate filter to crack. In addition, in individual cases, it is possible that during repairs to the exhaust system that were unrelated to a defect of the diesel particulate filter, the exhaust system was not replaced in accordance with the MBAG specifications. Specifically, the issue might have arisen where it was necessary for the workshop to replace the exhaust system (including the diesel particulate filter) but that the replacement system was not fitted according to MBAG specifications. This could lead to stresses within the exhaust system which may also cause the diesel particulate filter to crack. In both cases, a fault code is stored in the engine control unit software and the engine diagnostics warning lamp (MIL) is activated. The driver would become aware of the issue due to noise from the exhaust system.
LI14.20-N-0738672026-02-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE. EGR Valve Diagnosis & Cleaning (and EGR Cooler Cleaning) – OM642, Sprinter 906/907 Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more mechanical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI control unit, with possible Check Engine Light. Review list of mechanical fault codes in table below. NOTE: If one or more electrical related fault codes for EGR Valve are also present in CDI, utilize Complaint C. Review list of electrical fault codes PDF document in attachments. Complaint C: One or more electrical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI control unit, with possible Check Engine Light. Review list of electrical fault codes PDF document attached. Cause of Complaint A: Increased friction between the EGR Valve blade and seat due to soot deposits causing a delay of the EGR Valve being able to reach the target value of the EGR Valve position controller. NOTE: This causes the EGR Valve blade and potentially the boost pressure controller to oscillate. Cause of Complaint B: Soot deposits between the EGR Valve blade and seat leading to the EGR Valve no longer being able to meet the desired target of the EGR Valve position controller. Cause of Complaint C: Internal EGR Valve or other electrical faults related to the EGR Valve function.
LI14.20-N-0738672025-06-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Complaint Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more mechanical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI control unit, with possible Check Engine Light. Review list of mechanical fault codes in table below. NOTE: If one or more electrical related fault codes for EGR Valve are also present in CDI, utilize Complaint C. Review list of electrical fault codes PDF document in attachments. Complaint C: One or more electrical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI control unit, with possible Check Engine Light. Review list of electrical fault codes PDF document attached. Cause Cause of Complaint A: Increased friction between the EGR Valve blade and seat due to soot deposits causing a delay of the EGR Valve being able to reach the target value of the EGR Valve position controller. NOTE: This causes the EGR Valve blade and potentially the boost pressure controller to oscillate. Cause of Complaint B: Soot deposits between the EGR Valve blade and seat leading to the EGR Valve no longer being able to meet the desired target of the EGR Valve position controller. Cause of Complaint C: Internal EGR Valve or other electrical faults related to the EGR Valve function.
LI14.20-N-0738672025-05-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE. EGR Valve Diagnosis and Cleaning Procedure using TUNAP 926® on 906, 907 Sprinter with OM642 Diesel Engine Complaint Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more mechanical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI control unit, with possible Check Engine Light. Review list of mechanical fault codes in table below. NOTE: If one or more electrical related fault codes for EGR Valve are also present in CDI, utilize Complaint C. Review list of electrical fault codes PDF document in attachments. Complaint C: One or more electrical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI control unit, with possible Check Engine Light. Review list of electrical fault codes PDF document attached. NOTE: This LI supersedes LI14.20-N-073813, which is no longer valid. Cause Cause of Complaint A: Increased friction between the EGR Valve blade and seat due to soot deposits causing a delay of the EGR Valve being able to reach the target value of the EGR Valve position controller. NOTE: This causes the EGR Valve blade and potentially the boost pressure controller to oscillate. Cause of Complaint B: Soot deposits between the EGR Valve blade and seat leading to the EGR Valve no longer being able to meet the de- sired target of the EGR Valve position controller. Cause of Complaint C: Internal EGR Valve or other electrical faults related to the EGR Valve function.
LI49.00-N-0786082024-12-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE. SMOG/Emissions Test fail due to one or more Readiness Monitors not set Complaint: The vehicle has failed the State Emissions Certification because one or more of the OBDII readiness monitors are not completely set. Cause: One or more of the following Readiness Monitors are not fully set within XENTRY: Misfire Monitoring - Injection System Fuel System Monitoring - Injection System, Fuel System, EGR Valve, O2 Sensor NMHC Catalyst Monitoring - NMHC/Diesel Oxidation Catalyst NOx Aftertreatment Monitoring - SCR Catalyst System Boost Pressure System Monitoring - Turbocharger, Charge Air System Exhaust Gas Sensor Monitoring - O2 Sensor, NOx Sensors Diesel Particulate Filter Monitoring - Diesel Particulate Filter System Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Monitoring - EGR Valve and system Remedy: Please complete the required driving conditions to fully set the incomplete Readiness Monitor. DO NOT: - Erase any fault codes. If fault codes are present, process these and allow the readiness drives to clear fault codes. - Flash or SCN code the CDI or SCR control units. - Perform a manual DPF regeneration, unless instructed below. - Disconnect the main battery.
LI14.20-N-073867_52024-08-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more mechanical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI control unit, with possible Check Engine Light. Review list of mechanical fault codes in table below. NOTE: If one or more electrical related fault codes for EGR Valve are also present in CDI, utilize Complaint C. Review list of electrical fault codes PDF document in attachments. Complaint C: One or more electrical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI control unit, with possible Check Engine Light. Review list of electrical fault codes PDF document attached. NOTE: This LI supersedes LI14.20-N-073813, which is no longer valid. Cause Cause of Complaint A: Increased friction between the EGR Valve blade and seat due to soot deposits causing a delay of the EGR Valve being able to reach the target value of the EGR Valve position controller. NOTE: This causes the EGR Valve blade and potentially the boost pressure controller to oscillate. Cause of Complaint B: Soot deposits between the EGR Valve blade and seat leading to the EGR Valve no longer being able to meet the desired target of the EGR Valve position controller. Cause of Complaint C: Internal EGR Valve or other electrical faults related to the EGR Valve function.
LI14.20-N-0738672024-06-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more mechanical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI control unit, with possible Check Engine Light. Review list of mechanical fault codes in table below. NOTE: If one or more electrical related fault codes for EGR Valve are also present in CDI, utilize Complaint C. Review list of electrical fault codes PDF document in attachments. Complaint C: One or more electrical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI control unit, with possible Check Engine Light. Review list of electrical fault codes PDF document attached. Cause of Complaint A: Increased friction between the EGR Valve blade and seat due to soot deposits causing a delay of the EGR Valve being able to reach the target value of the EGR Valve position controller. NOTE: This causes the EGR Valve blade and potentially the boost pressure controller to oscillate. Cause of Complaint B: Soot deposits between the EGR Valve blade and seat leading to the EGR Valve no longer being able to meet the desired target of the EGR Valve position controller. Cause of Complaint C: Internal EGR Valve or other electrical faults related to the EGR Valve function.
LI03.10-N-0758432023-03-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Complaint Engine runs irregularly and it shakes. Indicator lamp lights up. Information: Fault codes for injectors and/or combustion misfires may be stored in the CDI control unit: • On engine 642 cylinder 6 is affected. • On engine 651 cylinder 2 is affected. Cause Charge air from the exhaust gas recirculation is condensed after being introduced into the charge air section. Information: Under certain operating conditions, condensation that has collected in the charge air cooler can enter the combustion chamber to a damaging degree and a damage profile is then generated (connecting rod bent). Remedy Perform following testing and diagnosis operations
LI49.20-N-0739312022-02-04. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Complaint Thank you for your continued support of the US Emission Modification Program (EMP). We are providing this LI to assist you in addressing vehicles that come to your workshop to receive the Approved Emission Modification (AEM), but show in VMI as eligible only for the Canada BlueTEC II Field Measure or as currently registered in Canada. Only vehicles currently registered in the United States, or held by a US dealer, are eligible to receive the US Approved Emission Modification (AEM), including vehicles originally built for the Canadian market. This LI is intended to help you evaluate how to proceed when presented with such a vehicle. Complaint 1: VMI shows Canada BlueTEC II Field Measure AND vehicle is currently registered in Canada. Complaint 2: VMI shows Canada BlueTEC II Field Measure AND vehicle is currently registered in the US or held by a US auto dealer. Complaint 3: VMI shows US Approved Emission Modification (AEM) AND vehicle is currently registered in Canada. Cause Cause 1: Canadian client traveling in the US. Cause 2: Vehicle came from Canada, but is now registered in the US or held by a US auto dealer. Cause 3: Vehicle came from the US, but is now registered in Canada Remedy Remedy 1: Vehicles registered in Canada are not eligible for the US Approved Emission Modification (AEM). Refer the client to visit https://www.BlueTECSettlement.ca for further information and to determine eligibility. Remedy 2: Verify the vehicle is currently registered in the US, or is owned by a US auto dealer. Open a PTSS case with a reference to LI49.20-N-073931 and upload a copy of the vehicle's current US registration or proof of ownership by a US auto dealer. Further instruction will be provided by PTSS. Remedy 3: Verify the vehicle is currently registered in Canada. Vehicles registered in Canada are not eligible for the US Approved Emission Modification (AEM). To assist us with correcting VMI, please open a PTSS case with a reference to L
LI01.00-N-0742102022-02-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Complaint Oil loss from engine or visible traces of oil in the engine compartment. Cause To be determined in each possible situation Remedy Procedure for cause analysis: 1. Clean the engine if necessary. 2. Apply leak tracing powder. 3. Perform a test drive. 4. Locate the oil leak. 5. Perform the repair in accordance with the specific WIS document appropriate for the cause of the oil leak.
LI14.20-N-0716382020-09-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine power output is reduced and/or engine indicator lamp lights up, various fault codes present in area of ex- haust gas recirculation (EGR system) or in charge air system
LI07.08-N-0568292019-11-12. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine in limp-home mode, engine diagnosis indicator lamp lights up, fault code P213862, P213864, P211271, P225113, P019122 or P019185 stored in control unit.
LI14.40-N-0582842019-11-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. AdBlue line leaking
LI07 09-N-0633382019-04-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Coolant / Vacuum / Temperature fault codes - Check Engine Light with DTCs P003313, P0299FA, P0299FB, P226100, P261F71, P012800, and P012809

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