Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V070000

Steering: gear box: shaft sector

Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-01-31.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V070000

Steering: gear box: shaft sector

Component
Steering: gear box: shaft sector
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
4,358
Reported to NHTSA
2019-01-31
Owners notified
2019-02-15

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 vehicles. The steering shaft that connects to the steering gear may disconnect without warning.

Safety risk

The steering shaft disconnecting from the steering gear can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Daimler Vans will notify owners, advising them to stop driving the vehicle immediately. Dealers will inspect the bolts connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear, fully tightening and/or adjusting them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Van's customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Daimler Van's number for this recall is 2019010006.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30)2019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.