Campaign 19V-908

Lashing rails on the side walls may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in the lashing rails detaching

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Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The lashing rails on the side walls may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in the lashing rails detaching.

Consequence

If the lashing rails disconnect, the cargo could become unsecured, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correctly affix the lashing rails to the side walls, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on February 7, 2020. The recall began April 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3ZUSCHI.

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 19V908000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

9 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about equipment on these vehicles: 2, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 19V-908
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
FreightlinerSprinter 150020190
FreightlinerSprinter 250020190
FreightlinerSprinter 350020190
FreightlinerSprinter 450020190
Mercedes-BenzSprinter (VS30)20191
Mercedes-BenzSprinter 150020190
Mercedes-BenzSprinter 250020190
Mercedes-BenzSprinter 350020190
Mercedes-BenzSprinter 450020191
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.