Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
NHTSA campaign 21V241000 · announced April 6, 2021 · filed by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc · 4,444 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
A hydraulic fluid leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to 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.
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
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.