Daimler Vans USA, LLC: Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf Spring Assembly › U-bolt, Leaf Spring to Axle
Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this defect to federal regulators on Jul 9, 2024 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 1,232. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
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.
8 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 24V517000.
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