FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2015-2020: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

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 …

Recall #: 20V663000

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Freightliner,Mercedes-benz recalled Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and F….

FREIGHTLINER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2015-2020: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND C… was recalled by Freightliner,Mercedes-benz in October 28, 2020. Reason: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter…. Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the return line connections of the power…. Verify recall #20V663000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Freightliner,Mercedes-benz issued this NHTSA recall-Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter….

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agency class: October 28, 2020
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #20V663000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

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Product 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.

Reason for recall

Hazard

The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	20V663000
Date reported	October 28, 2020
Date initiated	October 28, 2020
Recalling firm	Freightliner,Mercedes-benz
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the return line connections of the power steering system, correcting it as neede…

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This recall was issued by the NHTSA on October 28, 2020. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 20V663000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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