Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf
- Component
- Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 26
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2020-07-27
- Owners notified
- 2020-10-01
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The incorrect leaf spring shims may have been installed between the rear axle and the leaf springs possibly affecting the vehicle's handling. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Safety risk
The incorrect leaf spring shims may negatively affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the leaf spring shims on both sides, renew the spring brackets, check the rubber buffers for wear, renewing them if necessary, and adjust the headlamps, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on September 18, 2020. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3LEFSPRI.