Recall 22V131000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR

Report Date

20220308

Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR

Affected Vehicles

4 models

Defect Description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC. (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The shim on the torsion bar was installed incorrectly during assembly.

Safety Consequence

An incorrectly assembled torsion bar may fail at the connection between the torsion bar and linkage, resulting in a loss of vehicle stability, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will correct the position of the shim and replace the torsion bar linkages, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3VADREH.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2021	MERCEDES BENZ	SPRINTER 1500
2021	MERCEDES BENZ	SPRINTER 2500
2021	MERCEDES BENZ	SPRINTER 3500
2021	MERCEDES BENZ	SPRINTER 4500

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