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NHTSA recall 20V663000

Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections

Freightliner Sprinter 1500 and 7 more

Reported Oct 28, 202047,667 vehicles affectedDaimler Vans USA, LLCMaker’s number NV3LETULPE

The defect

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.

The risk

The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.

The 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.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Freightliner Sprinter 1500
201520162017201820192020
Freightliner Sprinter 2500
201520162017201820192020
Freightliner Sprinter 3500
201520162017201820192020
Freightliner Sprinter 4500
201520162017201820192020
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500
201520162017201820192020
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
201520162017201820192020
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
201520162017201820192020
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500
201520162017201820192020

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.