NHTSA safety recall

Recall 24V517000 · manufacturer campaign VS3FEDERB

Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf Spring Assembly › U-bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle — Mercedes-benz · reported 9 Jul 2024 · 1,232 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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 fix

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

NHTSA campaign
24V517000
Manufacturer campaign
VS3FEDERB
Filed by
Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Report received
9 Jul 2024
Owners notified
23 Aug 2024
Potentially affected
1,232

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2023 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 1500 2024 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 1500 2023 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500 2024 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500 2023 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 3500 2024 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 3500 2023 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 4500 2024 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 4500

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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