FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500 2020: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V241000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 4500 | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-05-28 | 2021-04-06 | 2021-04-06 |
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: NV3LETULPX
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4444
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A hydraulic fluid leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
