Recall 20V426000: 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and 1 other model

Report received

Jul 27, 2020

Manufacturer

Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Potentially affected

26vehicles

Model years

2019

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The incorrect leaf spring shims may have been installed between the rear axle and the leaf springs possibly affecting the vehicle's handling. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Possible consequence

The incorrect leaf spring shims may negatively affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the leaf spring shims on both sides, renew the spring brackets, check the rubber buffers for wear, renewing them if necessary, and adjust the headlamps, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on September 18, 2020. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3LEFSPRI.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2019 Freightliner Sprinter0 complaints
• 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30)4 complaints