FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500 (2019) recall — Equipment
Daimler Vans USA recalls 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500s with potentially loose lashing rails that could cause cargo to become unsecured during a crash.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the lashing rails disconnect, the cargo could become unsecured, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 trucks because lashing rails might not be properly installed, which could cause cargo to become unsecured and increase crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223852-freightliner-sprinter-4500-2019-recall-lashing-rails-may-detach-causing.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223852-freightliner-sprinter-4500-2019-recall-lashing-rails-may-detach-causing · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V908000
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“Freightliner Sprinter 4500 (2019) recall: Lashing rails may detach causing cargo crash risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223852-freightliner-sprinter-4500-2019-recall-lashing-rails-may-detach-causing. Based on NHTSA recall #19V908000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V908000).
Why it’s dangerous
If lashing rails disconnect, cargo could become unsecured. This increases the risk of a crash during normal operation, especially when transporting heavy loads.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 trucks are affected. Drivers transporting cargo are most at risk if the lashing rails become detached.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 trucks. The recall began April 15, 2020, and DVUSA issued an interim notification on February 7, 2020.
- Brand
Daimler Vans USA- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact DVUSA
Call DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Get lashing rails reinstalled
Dealers will correct the installation of lashing rails at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correctly affix the lashing rails to the side walls, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on February 7, 2020. The recall began April 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3ZUSCHI.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The lashing rails on the side walls may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in the lashing rails detaching.
How do I know if my truck is affected?
Check if you own a 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500. The recall began April 15, 2020, and DVUSA issued an interim notification on February 7, 2020.
What should I do if my lashing rails are loose?
Contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 to schedule a repair. Dealers will reattach the lashing rails at no cost.
Contact Daimler Vans USA
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Vans USA to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V908000 — Daimler Vans USA Daimler Vans USA Hello, I own a Daimler Vans USA that is covered by recall 19V908000 from Daimler Vans USA. The official recall notice states: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correctly affix the lashing rails to the side walls, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on February 7, 2020. The recall began April 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3ZUSCHI. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V908000 (December 19, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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