2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and others recall: steering
Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall on February 25, 2020. It covers about 8,595 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8,595
- reported
- Feb 25, 2020
- owners notified
- Apr 13, 2020
- related complaints
- 21
Steering
- What is wrong
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screws that secure the intermediate bearing of the steering spindle may not have been properly tightened, potentially causing the screws to loosen and detach.
- Risk
- If the screws detach, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace and properly tighten the steering spindle intermediate bearing screws, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SCHLENK.
Recall number 20V109000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 21 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 20V109000
Is there a recall on the 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and others steering?
Yes. Recall 20V109000, reported on February 25, 2020, covers about 8,595 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V109000?
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace and properly tighten the steering spindle intermediate bearing screws, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SCHLENK.
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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