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NHTSA recall 19V665000

Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch

Freightliner Sprinter 1500 and 7 more

Reported Sep 18, 20195,626 vehicles affectedDaimler Vans USA, LLCMaker’s number VS3HAUBOSSBuilt Dec 17, 2017 – Jun 12, 2019

The defect

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened. As a result, factors such as the vehicle's speed, wind resistance and road conditions may cause the hood to open while the vehicle is being driven.

The risk

A hood that opens while driving can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the screw connection, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HAUBOSS.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Freightliner Sprinter 1500
20182019
Freightliner Sprinter 2500
20182019
Freightliner Sprinter 3500
20182019
Freightliner Sprinter 4500
20182019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500
20182019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
20182019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
20182019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500
20182019

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.