NHTSA Recall 21V241000
Filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. Component: Steering. Reported 2021-04-06. An estimated 4,444 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach and cause hydraulic fluid to leak.
Risk
A hydraulic fluid leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a screw-type clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NV3LETULPX.
Manufacturer campaign number: NV3LETULPX
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2019 Freightliner Sprinter (vs30)
- 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500
- 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500
- 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500
- 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500
- 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500
- 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 3500
- 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500
- 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 4500
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (vs30)
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500