Recalls for your 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 1500

Recalls for 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 1500

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DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS


Posted on: 2020-03-19
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2018-2019 mercedes-benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles.  The spare tire label may indicate the maximum speed at 55 kilometers per hour (kph) rather than as 34 miles per hour (mph).  

Consequence
With only the metric speed listed on the spare tire label, the driver could misinterpret the kph as mph and operate the vehicle with the spare tire installed at higher speeds than the tire can withstand, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and mercedes-benz or freightliner sprinter dealers will replace it with the label with the correct maximum speed information indicated in miles per hour, free of charge.  The recall began may 15, 2020.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3begress.

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 - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR


Posted on: 2019-07-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2018-2019 mercedes-benz and freightliner sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 vehicles.  The rear side windows may be single-pane safety glass instead of laminated safety glass.  

Consequence
In the event of a side impact crash or vehicle rollover, the fitted side windows may not adequately protect the rear occupants from being ejected, increasing their risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and mercedes-benz or freightliner dealers will replace the single-pane safety glass with laminated safety glass., free of charge.  Dvusa issued owners an interim notification on august 16, 2019.  The recall began january 21, 2020.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3verglas.

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 - 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 #4 - 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 #5 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS


Posted on: 2020-03-19
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2018-2019 mercedes-benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles.  The spare tire label indicating the maximum speed may have not been affixed to the spare tire.  

Consequence
Without the label, an operator may be unaware of the maximum speed limit of the spare tire and operate the vehicle at a excessive speed, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and mercedes-benz or freightliner sprinter dealers will attach the speed limitation label on the spare wheel, free of charge.  The recall began may 15, 2020.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3begrepp.  

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 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH


Posted on: 2019-09-19
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2018-2019 mercedes-benz and freightliner sprinter vehicles.  The screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened.  As a result, factors such as the vehicle's speed, wind resistance and road conditions may cause the hood to open while the vehicle is being driven.  

Consequence
A hood that opens while driving can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the screw connection, tightening it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began november 1, 2019.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3hauboss.

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 - AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE


Posted on: 2019-10-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2018-2019 mercedes-benz and freightliner sprinter vehicles.  The airbag systems may not have been activated after vehicle production.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, occupant crash protection.

Consequence
An inactive airbag system can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the airbag systems have been activated, correcting them 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 vs3airigel.

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.