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Campaign 21V-241

Hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach and cause hydraulic fluid to leak

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Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach and cause hydraulic fluid to leak.

Consequence

A hydraulic fluid leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a screw-type clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NV3LETULPX.

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 21V241000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

10 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about steering on these vehicles: 29, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 21V-241
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
FreightlinerSprinter (VS30)20190
FreightlinerSprinter 15002019 to 20200
FreightlinerSprinter 25002019 to 20201
FreightlinerSprinter 35002019 to 20200
FreightlinerSprinter 45002019 to 20200
Mercedes-BenzSprinter (VS30)20190
Mercedes-BenzSprinter 15002019 to 20203
Mercedes-BenzSprinter 25002019 to 202023
Mercedes-BenzSprinter 35002019 to 20201
Mercedes-BenzSprinter 45002019 to 20201
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.