NHTSA Campaign 19V665000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Issued by Daimler Vans USA, LLC · Reported Sep 18, 2019 · 5,626 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened. As a result, factors such as the vehicle's speed, wind resistance and road conditions may cause the hood to open while the vehicle is being driven.
Consequence
A hood that opens while driving can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the screw connection, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HAUBOSS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 1500 | 2018 | 5,626 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 1500 | 2019 | 5,626 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 2500 | 2018 | 5,626 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 2500 | 2019 | 5,626 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 3500 | 2018 | 5,626 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 3500 | 2019 | 5,626 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 4500 | 2018 | 5,626 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 4500 | 2019 | 5,626 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 1500 | 2018 | 5,626 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 1500 | 2019 | 5,626 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 | 2018 | 5,626 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 | 2019 | 5,626 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2018 | 5,626 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2019 | 5,626 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 4500 | 2018 | 5,626 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 4500 | 2019 | 5,626 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V665000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.