Mercedes-Benz recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC. (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The shim on the torsion bar was installed incorrectly during assembly.
What could happen
An incorrectly assembled torsion bar may fail at the connection between the torsion bar and linkage, resulting in a loss of vehicle stability, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will correct the position of the shim and replace the torsion bar linkages, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3VADREH.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 2021
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2021
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2021
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V131000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 8, 2022
- Owners notified
- Aug 16, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,153
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Torsion bar
- Maker's own recall number
- VS3VADREH
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.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Parking brake Feb 28, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Dec 13, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Suspension Jul 9, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Mar 24, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Mar 1, 2024
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Structure Dec 21, 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.