Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Vans Usa, Llc (Dvusa) Is Recalling Certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter And Freightliner Sprinter Vehicles. The Incorrect Leaf Spring Shims May Have Been Installed Between The Rear Axle And The Leaf Springs Possibly AffeCTIng The Vehicle’S Handling. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 126, “Electronic Stability Control Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
SPRINTER (VS30)
Year
2019
Recall Campaign Number
20V426000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Leaf
Effect Of Defect
The Incorrect Leaf Spring Shims May Negatively Affect Vehicle Handling, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
DvUSA Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Leaf Spring Shims On Both Sides, Renew The Spring Brackets, Check The Rubber Buffers For Wear, Renewing Them If Necessary, And Adjust The Headlamps, Free Of Charge. The Manufacturer Has Not Yet Provided A Schedule For Recall Notification. DvUSA Issued Owners An Interim Notification On September 18, 2020. The Recall Began October 1, 2020. Owners May Contact DvUSA Customer Service At 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa’S Number For This Recall Is Vs3Lefspri.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
26
Date Owners Notified
20201001
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20200727
Make Campaign Number
VS3LEFSPRI
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
126