The defect
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The spring U-bolts for the rear axle may have reduced strength due to improper heat-treatment, which can cause the rear axle to shift out of position.
The risk
An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the spring U-bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FEDERB.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2023, 2024 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2023, 2024 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2023, 2024 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2023, 2024 |
Components: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
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 1500 | 2024 | 1 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2023 | 19 | 7 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2024 | 12 | 4 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2023 | 17 | 6 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2024 | 3 | 3 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2023 | 0 | 6 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2024 | 0 | 2 |
Other suspension recalls in 2024
29 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the suspension; Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed 126 campaigns in all.
| 24V949000 19 Dec 2024 | Ford Motor Company |
| 24V909000 5 Dec 2024 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 24V887000 25 Nov 2024 | Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. |
| 24V837000 6 Nov 2024 | PJ Trailers |
| 24V770000 16 Oct 2024 | Ford Motor Company |
| 24V760000 11 Oct 2024 | E-One Incorporated |
| 24V650000 4 Sept 2024 | Felling Trailers, Inc. |
| 24V604000 13 Aug 2024 | Rosenbauer America |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2024