MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter (VS30) (2019): Steering
Recall 19V070000 · Jan 31, 2019 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
4,358
vehicles affected
4,358
vehicles affected
Owners are told not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V070000
- Date
- Jan 31, 2019
- Maker
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Units affected
- 4,358
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Gear box > Shaft sector
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 vehicles. The steering shaft that connects to the steering gear may disconnect without warning.
What can happen
The steering shaft disconnecting from the steering gear can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Daimler Vans will notify owners, advising them to stop driving the vehicle immediately. Dealers will inspect the bolts connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear, fully tightening and/or adjusting them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Van's customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Daimler Van's number for this recall is 2019010006.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter (VS30) | 2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V070000?
1 model: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) (2019), about 4,358 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V070000?
Daimler Vans will notify owners, advising them to stop driving the vehicle immediately. Dealers will inspect the bolts connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear, fully tightening and/or adjusting them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Van's customer.
What can happen?
The steering shaft disconnecting from the steering gear can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing 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.