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VehicleJul 27, 202026 affected

Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Suspension

What is wrong

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The incorrect leaf spring shims may have been installed between the rear axle and the leaf springs possibly affecting the vehicle's handling. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

What could happen

The incorrect leaf spring shims may negatively affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the leaf spring shims on both sides, renew the spring brackets, check the rubber buffers for wear, renewing them if necessary, and adjust the headlamps, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on September 18, 2020. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3LEFSPRI.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
20V426000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Jul 27, 2020
Owners notified
Oct 1, 2020
Vehicles or items affected
26
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Leaf
Maker's own recall number
VS3LEFSPRI
Safety standard
FMVSS 126

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.