Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V241000

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

Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-04-06.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V241000

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

Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
4,444
Reported to NHTSA
2021-04-06
Owners notified
2021-05-28

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach and cause hydraulic fluid to leak.

Safety risk

A hydraulic fluid leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a screw-type clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NV3LETULPX.

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

18 model years across 10 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter (VS30)2019
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 15002020 2019
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 25002020 2019
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 35002020 2019
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 45002020 2019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30)2019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15002020 2019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002020 2019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002020 2019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 45002020 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.