Mercedes-Benz recall: Steering
Do not drive. NHTSA and the maker advise owners not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 vehicles. The steering shaft that connects to the steering gear may disconnect without warning.
What could happen
The steering shaft disconnecting from the steering gear can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing risk of a crash.
The fix
Daimler Vans will notify owners, advising them to stop driving the vehicle immediately. Dealers will inspect the bolts connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear, fully tightening and/or adjusting them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Van's customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Daimler Van's number for this recall is 2019010006.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (Vs30) 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V070000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 31, 2019
- Owners notified
- Feb 15, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,358
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 1, 2018 to Jan 22, 2019
- Part
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector
- Maker's own recall number
- 2019010006
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Feb 17, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Nov 3, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electronic stability control (esc) May 17, 2021
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Steering Apr 6, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Equipment Apr 5, 2021
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Equipment Dec 8, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.