MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500 2021: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V131000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-03-08 | 2022-03-08 |
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: VS3VADREH
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2153
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Vans USA, LLC. "DVUSA" is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The shim on the torsion bar was installed incorrectly during assembly.
An incorrectly assembled torsion bar may fail at the connection between the torsion bar and linkage, resulting in a loss of vehicle stability, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will correct the position of the shim and replace the torsion bar linkages, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3VADREH.
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.
