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Campaign 20V-109

Screws that secure the intermediate bearing of the steering spindle may not have been properly tightened, potentially causing the screws to loosen…

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Defect 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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 20V109000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

8 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about steering on these vehicles: 21, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 20V-109
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
FreightlinerSprinter 150020190
FreightlinerSprinter 250020191
FreightlinerSprinter 350020190
FreightlinerSprinter 450020190
Mercedes-BenzSprinter 150020193
Mercedes-BenzSprinter 2500201915
Mercedes-BenzSprinter 350020191
Mercedes-BenzSprinter 450020191
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.