Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Steering
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach and cause hydraulic fluid to leak.
What could happen
A hydraulic fluid leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a screw-type clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NV3LETULPX.
Vehicles covered
- Freightliner Sprinter (Vs30) 2019
- Freightliner Sprinter 1500 2019–2020
- Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2019–2020
- Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2019–2020
- Freightliner Sprinter 4500 2019–2020
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (Vs30) 2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 2019–2020
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2019–2020
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2019–2020
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 2019–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V241000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 6, 2021
- Owners notified
- May 28, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,444
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
- Maker's own recall number
- NV3LETULPX
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: Structure Dec 21, 2023
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Structure Dec 21, 2023
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Structure Dec 21, 2023
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Structure Dec 1, 2023
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jun 26, 2023
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Mar 24, 2023
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.