Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V131000

Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar

Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-03-08.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V131000

Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar

Component
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
2,153
Reported to NHTSA
2022-03-08
Owners notified
2022-08-16

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC. (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The shim on the torsion bar was installed incorrectly during assembly.

Safety risk

An incorrectly assembled torsion bar may fail at the connection between the torsion bar and linkage, resulting in a loss of vehicle stability, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will correct the position of the shim and replace the torsion bar linkages, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3VADREH.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15002021
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002021
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002021
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 45002021

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.