Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Vans Usa, Llc (Dvusa) Is Recalling Certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz And Freightliner Sprinter Vehicles. In The Affected Vehicles, The Abutting Wedge, A Component Attached To The Door Jamb To Make Opening The Door Easier After A Severe Frontal Impact, May Have Been Installed Incorrectly.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
SPRINTER 1500
Year
2019
Recall Campaign Number
19V716000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Door
Effect Of Defect
If A Vehicle That Has An Incorrectly Installed Abutting Wedge Is Involved In A Severe Frontal Accident, A Greater Force May Be Necessary To Open The Doors, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
DvUSA Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Installation Of The Abutting Wedge On The Driver And Front Passenger Side, CorreCTIng It, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. DvUSA Issued Owners An Interim Notification On November 22, 2019. The Recall Began February 10, 2020. Owners May Contact DvUSA Customer Service At 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa’S Number For This Recall Is Vs3Keil.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20181210
End Of Manufacture
20190131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
153
Date Owners Notified
20200210
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20191008
Make Campaign Number
VS3KEIL