FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER (VS30) 2019: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V426000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER (VS30) 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-10-01 2020-07-27 2020-07-24

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: VS3LEFSPRI

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 26

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 126

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC "DVUSA" is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The incorrect leaf spring shims may have been installed between the rear axle and the leaf springs possibly affecting the vehicle's handling. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Consequence

The incorrect leaf spring shims may negatively affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the leaf spring shims on both sides, renew the spring brackets, check the rubber buffers for wear, renewing them if necessary, and adjust the headlamps, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on September 18, 2020. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3LEFSPRI.

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.