2021-2023 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and others recall: body
Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall on December 1, 2023. It covers about 131 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 131
- reported
- Dec 1, 2023
- owners notified
- Nov 4, 2024
- related complaints
- 7
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The topcoat paint formula may cause the windows and interior lashing rails to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle.
- Risk
- An insufficiently bonded window can detach during a crash, and objects secured to an insufficiently bonded interior lashing rail can detach, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the paint adhesion and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any damage, DVUSA may offer to repurchase the vehicle. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 5, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3LACKHA.
Recall number 23V806000
Affected vehicles
- Freightliner Sprinter 1500 2021 2021
- Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2021 2021
- Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2021 2021
- Freightliner Sprinter 4500 2021 2021
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 2021-2023 202120222023
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2021-2023 202120222023
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2021-2023 202120222023
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 2021-2023 202120222023
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about body problems.
2021 Freightliner Sprinter 15002021 Freightliner Sprinter 25002021 Freightliner Sprinter 35002021 Freightliner Sprinter 45002021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15002022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15002023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15002021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
Questions about recall 23V806000
Is there a recall on the 2021-2023 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and others body?
Yes. Recall 23V806000, reported on December 1, 2023, covers about 131 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 23V806000?
Dealers will inspect the paint adhesion and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any damage, DVUSA may offer to repurchase the vehicle. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 5, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3LACKHA.
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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