Campaign 19V-665

Screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened

Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened. As a result, factors such as the vehicle's speed, wind resistance and road conditions may cause the hood to open while the vehicle is being driven.

Consequence

A hood that opens while driving can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the screw connection, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HAUBOSS.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 19V665000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

8 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about latches and locks on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 19V-665
Make	Model	Model years
Freightliner	Sprinter 1500	2018 to 2019
Freightliner	Sprinter 2500	2018 to 2019
Freightliner	Sprinter 3500	2018 to 2019
Freightliner	Sprinter 4500	2018 to 2019
Mercedes-Benz	Sprinter 1500	2018 to 2019
Mercedes-Benz	Sprinter 2500	2018 to 2019
Mercedes-Benz	Sprinter 3500	2018 to 2019
Mercedes-Benz	Sprinter 4500	2018 to 2019

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.