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NHTSA campaign 23V874000 · announced December 21, 2023 · filed by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc · 9 units affected
The problem
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The connection between the propeller shaft bearing and crossmember may loosen, reducing vehicle control.
The risk
Reduced vehicle control increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, the propeller shaft may damage the fuel tank during a crash, causing a leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the crossmember as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3QUERTR.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500
- 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500
- 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 3500
- 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 4500
- 2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 1500
- 2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500
- 2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 3500
- 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.