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NHTSA recall 19V070000

Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30)

Reported Jan 31, 20194,358 vehicles affectedDaimler Vans USA, LLCMaker’s number 2019010006Built Aug 1, 2018 – Jan 22, 2019

The defect

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 vehicles. The steering shaft that connects to the steering gear may disconnect without warning.

The risk

The steering shaft disconnecting from the steering gear can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing risk of a crash.

The remedy

Daimler Vans will notify owners, advising them to stop driving the vehicle immediately. Dealers will inspect the bolts connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear, fully tightening and/or adjusting them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Van's customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Daimler Van's number for this recall is 2019010006.

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Vehicles in this recall

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30)
2019

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.