2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and others recall: latch
Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall on October 24, 2018. It covers about 76 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 76
- reported
- Oct 24, 2018
- owners notified
- Jan 31, 2019
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The right side door latches may have been built with incorrect components. As a result, when the doors are electronically unlocked, the right-side doors may not be able to be opened from inside or outside of the vehicle.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, if the right side doors cannot be opened, it could increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the locks if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1‑877‑762‑8267.
Recall number 18V743000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 18V743000
Is there a recall on the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and others latch?
Yes. Recall 18V743000, reported on October 24, 2018, covers about 76 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V743000?
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the locks if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1‑877‑762‑8267.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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