NHTSA Campaign 19V716000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Issued by Daimler Vans USA, LLC · Reported Oct 8, 2019 · 153 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.
Consequence
If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal accident, a greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the abutting wedge on the driver and front passenger side, correcting it, as necessary, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 22, 2019. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KEIL.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 1500 | 2019 | 153 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 2500 | 2019 | 153 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 3500 | 2019 | 153 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 4500 | 2019 | 153 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 1500 | 2019 | 153 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 | 2019 | 153 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2019 | 153 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 4500 | 2019 | 153 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V716000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.