MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500 2019: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V908000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-04-15 2019-12-19 2019-12-19

Production Dates: 2018-08-30 - 2019-04-05

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: VS3ZUSCHI

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 183

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC "DVUSA" is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The lashing rails on the side walls may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in the lashing rails detaching.

Consequence

If the lashing rails disconnect, the cargo could become unsecured, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correctly affix the lashing rails to the side walls, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on February 7, 2020. The recall began April 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3ZUSCHI.

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.