Recall 20V663000

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Report Date
20201028
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Affected Vehicles
48 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500
2015 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
2015 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500
2015 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500
2015 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 1500
2015 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500
2015 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500
2015 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 4500
2016 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500
2016 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
2016 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500
2016 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500
2016 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 1500
2016 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500
2016 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500
2016 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 4500
2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500
2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500
2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500
2017 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 1500
2017 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500
2017 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500
2017 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 4500
2018 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500
2018 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
2018 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500
2018 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500
2018 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 1500
2018 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500
2018 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500
2018 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 4500
2019 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500
2019 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
2019 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500
2019 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500
2019 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 1500
2019 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500
2019 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500
2019 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 4500
2020 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500
2020 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
2020 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500
2020 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500
2020 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 1500
2020 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500
2020 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500
2020 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 4500

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.