2019 Freightliner Sprinter (Vs30) and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (Vs30) recall: leaf
Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall on July 27, 2020. It covers about 26 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 26
- reported
- Jul 27, 2020
- owners notified
- Oct 1, 2020
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 20V426000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 20V426000
Is there a recall on the 2019 Freightliner Sprinter (Vs30) and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (Vs30) leaf?
Yes. Recall 20V426000, reported on July 27, 2020, covers about 26 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V426000?
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.
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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