CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- Problem
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach and cause hydraulic fluid to leak.
- Risk
- A hydraulic fluid leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a screw-type clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NV3LETULPX.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2019 Sprinter vans sold under the Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz names have a power steering return line hose that may detach from its connection. When it does, hydraulic fluid can leak out.
A fluid leak can cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, which makes the van harder to steer and raises the risk of a crash. If you drive one of these vans, watch for signs of a fluid leak, such as puddles or drips under the vehicle or a low power steering fluid level, and take the van to a dealer promptly if you notice them.
Dealers will install a screw-type clamp on the hose free of charge. Owners can contact Daimler Vans USA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 and should reference recall number NV3LETULPX. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
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