NHTSA Campaign 21V241000
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Issued by Daimler Vans USA, LLC · Reported Apr 6, 2021 · 4,444 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
A hydraulic fluid leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER (VS30) | 2019 | 4,444 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 1500 | 2019 | 4,444 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 1500 | 2020 | 4,444 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 2500 | 2019 | 4,444 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 2500 | 2020 | 4,444 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 3500 | 2019 | 4,444 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 3500 | 2020 | 4,444 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 4500 | 2019 | 4,444 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 4500 | 2020 | 4,444 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER (VS30) | 2019 | 4,444 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 1500 | 2019 | 4,444 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 1500 | 2020 | 4,444 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 | 2019 | 4,444 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 | 2020 | 4,444 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2019 | 4,444 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2020 | 4,444 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 4500 | 2019 | 4,444 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 4500 | 2020 | 4,444 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V241000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.