NHTSA Campaign 20V663000
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Issued by Daimler Vans USA, LLC · Reported Oct 28, 2020 · 47,667 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak.
Consequence
The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the return line connections of the power steering system, correcting it as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this campaign is NV3LETULPE.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 1500 | 2015 | 47,667 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 1500 | 2016 | 47,667 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 1500 | 2017 | 47,667 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 1500 | 2018 | 47,667 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 1500 | 2019 | 47,667 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 1500 | 2020 | 47,667 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 2500 | 2015 | 47,667 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 2500 | 2016 | 47,667 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 2500 | 2017 | 47,667 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 2500 | 2018 | 47,667 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 2500 | 2019 | 47,667 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 2500 | 2020 | 47,667 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 3500 | 2015 | 47,667 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 3500 | 2016 | 47,667 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 3500 | 2017 | 47,667 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 3500 | 2018 | 47,667 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 3500 | 2019 | 47,667 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 3500 | 2020 | 47,667 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 4500 | 2015 | 47,667 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 4500 | 2016 | 47,667 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 4500 | 2017 | 47,667 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 4500 | 2018 | 47,667 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 4500 | 2019 | 47,667 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 4500 | 2020 | 47,667 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 1500 | 2015 | 47,667 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 1500 | 2016 | 47,667 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 1500 | 2017 | 47,667 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 1500 | 2018 | 47,667 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 1500 | 2019 | 47,667 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 1500 | 2020 | 47,667 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 | 2015 | 47,667 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 | 2016 | 47,667 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 | 2017 | 47,667 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 | 2018 | 47,667 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 | 2019 | 47,667 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 | 2020 | 47,667 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2015 | 47,667 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2016 | 47,667 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2017 | 47,667 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2018 | 47,667 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2019 | 47,667 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2020 | 47,667 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 4500 | 2015 | 47,667 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 4500 | 2016 | 47,667 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 4500 | 2017 | 47,667 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 4500 | 2018 | 47,667 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 4500 | 2019 | 47,667 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 4500 | 2020 | 47,667 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V663000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.