15 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2016-05-24
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured may 31, 2015, to april 30, 2016, and 2015-2016 freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured may 1, 2015, to april 30, 2016. The affected vehicles are configured to have super-high roofs, but may not be equipped with the required crash pads.
Consequence
If the required crash pads are missing, it can increase the risk of injury to a front passenger seat occupant if they are unbelted.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will install the required crash-pads, free of charge. The recall began on august 11, 2016. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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.
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 2016-04-29
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 mercedes benz and freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured april 1, 2015, to october 31, 2015. The affected vehicles may have had multiple layers of paint applied, and as a result, in a crash, the windows may separate from the vehicle when the outer layer of paint peels from the layer below.
Consequence
If the windows separate from the vehicle in a crash, the occupants are at a greater risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will remove the windows and inspect the paintwork, repainting the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. This recall began august 4, 2016. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-770-705-2070.
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.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2016-02-18
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 mercedes-benz and freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured april 29, 2015, to december 15, 2015. The affected vehicles have a tire pressure label that incorrectly states a higher maximum load capacity than the vehicle is designed for.
Consequence
The vehicle may be overloaded if loaded to the incorrect weight shown on the label, possibly resulting in axle or tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and mercedes-benz and freightliner dealers will replace the incorrect tire pressure label, free of charge. The recall began march 2016. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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.
DEFECT #4 - SEAT BELTS:REAR
Posted on: 2016-09-15
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain model year 2016 mercedes-benz and freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured march 1, 2016, to may 31, 2016. The bolts connecting the lower seat belt connection to the rear bench seat may not have been properly tightened.
Consequence
If the bolts were not properly tightened, the seat belt may fail to secure the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and sprinter dealers will inspect the connecting bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in october 2016. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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.
DEFECT #5 - SEAT BELTS:REAR
Posted on: 2016-09-15
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain model year 2016 mercedes-benz and freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured march 1, 2016, to may 31, 2016. The bolts connecting the lower seat belt connection to the rear bench seat may not have been properly tightened.
Consequence
If the bolts were not properly tightened, the seat belt may fail to secure the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and sprinter dealers will inspect the connecting bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on november 18, 2016. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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.
DEFECT #6 - AIR BAGS
Posted on: 2017-02-15
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2013-2016 mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 and freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. These vehicles were manufactured without a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the air bag control unit. As a result, the air bag control unit may not remain functional after the initial impact, possibly preventing additional air bags from deploying in response to a secondary impact.
Consequence
If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate and protective bracket around the air bag control unit, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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.
DEFECT #7 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Posted on: 2017-03-08
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2016 mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles and freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The bracket for the center support bearing of the drive shaft may not have been properly welded.
Consequence
If the event of a crash, the bracket may detach and the drive shaft may damage the fuel system, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners and dealers will install three additional rivets to secure the bracket, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on may 5, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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.
DEFECT #8 - AIR BAGS
Posted on: 2017-02-15
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2013-2016 mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 and freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. These vehicles were manufactured without a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the air bag control unit. As a result, the air bag control unit may not remain functional after the initial impact, possibly preventing additional air bags from deploying in response to a secondary impact.
Consequence
If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate and protective bracket around the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on may 26, 2017. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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.
DEFECT #9 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Posted on: 2017-03-08
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2016 mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles and freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The bracket for the center support bearing of the drive shaft may not have been properly welded.
Consequence
If the event of a crash, the bracket may detach and the drive shaft may damage the fuel system, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners and dealers will install three additional rivets to secure the bracket, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on may 5, 2017. The recall began on july 7, 2017. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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.
DEFECT #10 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Posted on: 2020-10-29
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #11 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Posted on: 2020-10-29
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #12 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE
Posted on: 2021-02-03
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2012-2018 mercedes benz sprinter 3500 and freightliner sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles. The electronic stability control (esc) unit may become disabled on these vehicles.
Consequence
If esc becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor, free of charge. Dvusa issued owners an interim notification on march 10, 2021. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is nc3drezaha.
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.
DEFECT #13 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE
Posted on: 2021-02-03
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2012-2018 mercedes benz sprinter 3500 and freightliner sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles. The electronic stability control (esc) unit may become disabled on these vehicles.
Consequence
If esc becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor, free of charge. Dvusa issued owners an interim notification on march 10, 2021. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is nc3drezaha.
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.
DEFECT #14 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE
Posted on: 2021-02-03
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2012-2018 mercedes benz sprinter 3500 and freightliner sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles. The electronic stability control (esc) unit may become disabled on these vehicles.
Consequence
If esc becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor, free of charge. Dvusa issued owners an interim notification on march 10, 2021. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is nc3drezaha.
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.
DEFECT #15 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE
Posted on: 2021-02-03
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2012-2018 mercedes benz sprinter 3500 and freightliner sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles. The electronic stability control (esc) unit may become disabled on these vehicles.
Consequence
If esc becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor, free of charge. Dvusa issued owners an interim notification on march 10, 2021. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is nc3drezaha.
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.