2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) recall: steering
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
The steering shaft disconnecting from the steering gear can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V070000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 2019010006
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 4,358
- Component
- STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
- Owner phone
- 1-800-367-6372
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 15, 2019
- Built
- Aug 1, 2018 – Jan 22, 2019
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- 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.safercar.gov.