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2015-2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and others recall: hose, piping, and connections

Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall on October 28, 2020. It covers about 47,667 vehicles.

vehicles affected
47,667
reported
Oct 28, 2020
owners notified
Dec 23, 2020
related complaints
45

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 20V663000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 45 complaints about steering problems.

2017 Freightliner Sprinter 15002018 Freightliner Sprinter 15002019 Freightliner Sprinter 15002020 Freightliner Sprinter 15002017 Freightliner Sprinter 25002018 Freightliner Sprinter 25002019 Freightliner Sprinter 25002020 Freightliner Sprinter 25002017 Freightliner Sprinter 35002018 Freightliner Sprinter 35002019 Freightliner Sprinter 35002020 Freightliner Sprinter 3500

Questions about recall 20V663000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and others hose, piping, and connections?

Yes. Recall 20V663000, reported on October 28, 2020, covers about 47,667 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V663000?

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.

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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