Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V665000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-09-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V665000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
5,626
Reported to NHTSA
2019-09-18
Owners notified
2019-11-01

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened. As a result, factors such as the vehicle's speed, wind resistance and road conditions may cause the hood to open while the vehicle is being driven.

Safety risk

A hood that opens while driving can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the screw connection, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HAUBOSS.

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

16 model years across 8 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 15002019 2018
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 25002019 2018
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 35002019 2018
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 45002019 2018
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15002019 2018
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002019 2018
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002019 2018
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 45002019 2018

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.