Recall 20V663000
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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.