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NHTSA Recall 20V663000

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONSOct 28, 2020· Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Summary

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.

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

YearMakeModel
2016Mercedes-BenzSPRINTER 1500
2018Mercedes-BenzSPRINTER 1500
2019Mercedes-BenzSPRINTER 1500
2015Mercedes-BenzSPRINTER 2500
2016Mercedes-BenzSPRINTER 2500
2017Mercedes-BenzSPRINTER 2500
2018Mercedes-BenzSPRINTER 2500
2016Mercedes-BenzSPRINTER 3500
2017Mercedes-BenzSPRINTER 3500
2018Mercedes-BenzSPRINTER 3500
2020Mercedes-BenzSPRINTER 3500
2016Mercedes-BenzSPRINTER 4500
2019Mercedes-BenzSPRINTER 4500
2020Mercedes-BenzSPRINTER 4500

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