NHTSA Campaign 22V131000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Issued by Daimler Vans USA, LLC · Reported Mar 8, 2022 · 2,153 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC. (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The shim on the torsion bar was installed incorrectly during assembly.
Consequence
An incorrectly assembled torsion bar may fail at the connection between the torsion bar and linkage, resulting in a loss of vehicle stability, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will correct the position of the shim and replace the torsion bar linkages, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3VADREH.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 1500 | 2021 | 2,153 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 | 2021 | 2,153 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2021 | 2,153 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 4500 | 2021 | 2,153 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V131000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.