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Campaign 20V-663

Hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak

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Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak.

Consequence

The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the return line connections of the power steering system, correcting it as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this campaign is NV3LETULPE.

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 20V663000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

8 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about steering on these vehicles: 47, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 20V-663
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
FreightlinerSprinter 15002015 to 20200
FreightlinerSprinter 25002015 to 20202
FreightlinerSprinter 35002015 to 20200
FreightlinerSprinter 45002015 to 20200
Mercedes-BenzSprinter 15002015 to 20203
Mercedes-BenzSprinter 25002015 to 202037
Mercedes-BenzSprinter 35002015 to 20204
Mercedes-BenzSprinter 45002015 to 20201
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.