2021 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and others recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall on December 1, 2021. It covers about 98 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 98
- reported
- Dec 1, 2021
- owners notified
- Mar 4, 2022
- related complaints
- 13
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The front axle fender liner and brake hose may be too close, allowing the fender liner to contact and damage the brake hose.
- Risk
- A damaged brake hose may leak brake fluid, extending the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the condition and clearance of the brake hose, modify the fender liner trim, and replace the brake hose as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BAURAVE.
Recall number 21V933000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 13 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 21V933000
Is there a recall on the 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and others hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 21V933000, reported on December 1, 2021, covers about 98 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V933000?
Dealers will inspect the condition and clearance of the brake hose, modify the fender liner trim, and replace the brake hose as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BAURAVE.
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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