Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V663000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-10-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V663000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
47,667
Reported to NHTSA
2020-10-28
Owners notified
2020-12-23

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak.

Safety risk

The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the return line connections of the power steering system, correcting it as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this campaign is NV3LETULPE.

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

48 model years across 8 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 15002020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 25002020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 35002020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 45002020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15002020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 45002020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

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.