Mercedes-Benz recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The spring U-bolts for the rear axle may have reduced strength due to improper heat-treatment, which can cause the rear axle to shift out of position.
What could happen
An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the spring U-bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FEDERB.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 2023–2024
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2023–2024
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2023–2024
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 2023–2024
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 24V517000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 9, 2024
- Owners notified
- Aug 23, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,232
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
- Maker's own recall number
- VS3FEDERB
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: Electrical system Mar 24, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Mar 1, 2024
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Structure Dec 21, 2023
- 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.