The defect
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The front left suspension strut bolt may not be secured properly, which can result in a loss of steering control.
The risk
A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the front left suspension strut bolt connection and repair the body contact surface as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FEDDOR.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2023 |
Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2023 | 2 | 6 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2023 | 19 | 7 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2023 | 17 | 6 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2023 | 0 | 6 |
Other suspension recalls in 2023
30 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the suspension; Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed 126 campaigns in all.
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| 23V764000 13 Nov 2023 | Terberg Benschop B.V. |
| 23V706000 20 Oct 2023 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 23V649000 22 Sept 2023 | Kia America, Inc. |
| 23V642000 20 Sept 2023 | General Motors, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023