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VehicleOct 8, 2019153 affected

Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Structure

What is wrong

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.

What could happen

If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal accident, a greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the abutting wedge on the driver and front passenger side, correcting it, as necessary, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 22, 2019. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KEIL.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
19V716000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Oct 8, 2019
Owners notified
Feb 10, 2020
Vehicles or items affected
153
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Dec 10, 2018 to Jan 31, 2019
Part
Structure › Body › Door
Maker's own recall number
VS3KEIL

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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