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VehicleFeb 25, 20208,595 affected

Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Steering

What is wrong

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screws that secure the intermediate bearing of the steering spindle may not have been properly tightened, potentially causing the screws to loosen and detach.

What could happen

If the screws detach, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace and properly tighten the steering spindle intermediate bearing screws, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SCHLENK.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
20V109000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Feb 25, 2020
Owners notified
Apr 13, 2020
Vehicles or items affected
8,595
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Steering
Maker's own recall number
VS3SCHLENK

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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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.