Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Structure
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The connection between the propeller shaft bearing and crossmember may loosen, reducing vehicle control.
What could happen
Reduced vehicle control increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, the propeller shaft may damage the fuel tank during a crash, causing a leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the crossmember as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3QUERTR.
Vehicles covered
- Freightliner Sprinter 1500 2020
- Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2020
- Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2020
- Freightliner Sprinter 4500 2020
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 2020
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2020
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2020
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V874000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 21, 2023
- Owners notified
- Apr 19, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 9
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Body
- Maker's own recall number
- VS3QUERTR
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
- 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: Electrical system Mar 24, 2023
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Power train Oct 21, 2022
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Communication May 20, 2022
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.