MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER (VS30) 2019: SUSPENSION:REAR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V427000

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

Production Dates: 2018-08-01 - 2019-01-22

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: VS3FAHRBA

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4

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 vehicles. The chassis may be missing the additional stabilization required for its cargo capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Consequence

If the vehicle is operated without the additional stabilization, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the chassis by replacing the stabilizer bar on the front axle and replacing shock absorbers and installing a stabilizer bar on the rear axle, free of charge. 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 VS3FAHRBA.

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.