MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter 1500, Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500, Sprinter 4500 (2021): Equipment
Recall 22V073000 · Feb 9, 2022 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
2,564
vehicles affected
2,564
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V073000
- Date
- Feb 9, 2022
- Maker
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Units affected
- 2,564
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Other > Labels
- Model years
- 2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) may be improperly stated on the tire and loading label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."
What can happen
The operator may overload the vehicle, resulting in excessive tire wear and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and replace, as necessary, the tire and loading information label. Additionally, tires will be inspected for excessive wear and replaced as necessary. All repairs will be conducted free of charge. Interim owner notifications were mailed to owners on March 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3RE58HIN.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter 1500 | 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter 2500 | 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter 3500 | 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter 4500 | 2021 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V073000?
4 models: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 (2021), Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (2021), Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 (2021) and 1 more, about 2,564 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V073000?
Dealers will inspect and replace, as necessary, the tire and loading information label. Additionally, tires will be inspected for excessive wear and replaced as necessary. All repairs will be conducted free of charge. Interim owner notifications were mailed to owners on March 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were.
What can happen?
The operator may overload the vehicle, resulting in excessive tire wear and increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.