Structure: body: hood
- Component
- Structure: body: hood
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 1
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2020-12-11
- Owners notified
- 2021-02-01
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling one 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 vehicle. The engine hood may not have been installed properly.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the hood could make contact with the windshield, entering the passenger compartment and increasing the risk of an injury.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the engine hood, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 18, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SCHAUBE.