Recall 20V663000: 2015–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 7 other models
- Report received
- Oct 28, 2020
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Potentially affected
- 47,667vehicles
- Model years
- 2015–2020
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 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.
Possible 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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 15000 complaints
- 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 15000 complaints
- 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 15000 complaints
- 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 15000 complaints
- 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 15000 complaints
- 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 15000 complaints
- 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 25002 complaints
- 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 25001 complaints
- 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 25000 complaints
- 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 25002 complaints
- 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 25004 complaints
- 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 25007 complaints
- 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 35000 complaints
- 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 35001 complaints
- 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 35002 complaints
- 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 35000 complaints
- 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 35000 complaints
- 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 35000 complaints
- 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 45000 complaints
- 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 45000 complaints
- 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 45000 complaints
- 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 45000 complaints
- 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 45001 complaints
- 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 45000 complaints
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15000 complaints
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15001 complaints
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15000 complaints
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15002 complaints
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15008 complaints
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15005 complaints
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 250023 complaints
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 250028 complaints
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 250013 complaints
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 250014 complaints
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 250067 complaints
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 250080 complaints
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 350037 complaints
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 350062 complaints
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 350028 complaints
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35009 complaints
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 350027 complaints
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 350013 complaints
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 45000 complaints
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 45001 complaints
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 45000 complaints
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 45000 complaints
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 45009 complaints
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 45001 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.