MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 4500 2021: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V131000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 4500 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

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC. "DVUSA" is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The shim on the torsion bar was installed incorrectly during assembly.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.