2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 1500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Published September 19, 2019 · Recall initiated: September 18, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V665000, published September 19, 2019 and initiated September 18, 2019. Recalling firm: Daimler Vans USA, LLC; 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 1500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch.
What's the hazard
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened. As a result, factors such as the vehicle's speed, wind resistance and road conditions may cause the hood to open while the vehicle is being driven.
What to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the screw connection, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HAUBOSS.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Model
- SPRINTER 3500
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2018 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 | 2018 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500 | 2019 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 | 2019 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500 | 2019 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500 | 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500 | 2018 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 | 2019 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 | 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 4500 | 2018 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500 | 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500 | 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 4500 | 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 | 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 | 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 1500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V665000 on September 19, 2019. Reported hazard: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened. As a result, factors such as the vehicle's speed, wind resistance and road conditions may cause the hood to open while the vehicle is being driven.
What should I do if I have this product?
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the screw connection, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HAUBOSS.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FREIGHTLINER. Model: SPRINTER 3500.