MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 4500 2019: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V109000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 4500 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-04-13 2020-02-25 2020-02-26

Production Dates: 2019-02-08 - 2019-06-19

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: VS3SCHLENK

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8595

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC "DVUSA" is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screws that secure the intermediate bearing of the steering spindle may not have been properly tightened, potentially causing the screws to loosen and detach.

Consequence

If the screws detach, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace and properly tighten the steering spindle intermediate bearing screws, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SCHLENK.

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.