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VehicleSep 18, 20195,626 affected

Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Latches/locks/linkages

What is wrong

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened. As a result, factors such as the vehicle's speed, wind resistance and road conditions may cause the hood to open while the vehicle is being driven.

What could happen

A hood that opens while driving can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the screw connection, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HAUBOSS.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
19V665000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Sep 18, 2019
Owners notified
Nov 1, 2019
Vehicles or items affected
5,626
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Dec 17, 2017 to Jun 12, 2019
Part
Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Maker's own recall number
VS3HAUBOSS

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.

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