The steering shaft disconnecting from the steering gear can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing risk of a crash.
The steering shaft disconnecting from the steering gear can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224197-mercedes-benz-sprinter-vs30-2019-recall-steering · Recall date January 31, 2019 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V070000
“MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER (VS30) (2019) recall — Steering.” GovInfoNow, recall dated January 31, 2019. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224197-mercedes-benz-sprinter-vs30-2019-recall-steering. Based on NHTSA recall 19V070000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=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 service at 1-800-367-6372. Daimler Van's number for this recall is 2019010006.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Vans USA, LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V070000 — Daimler Vans USA, LLC MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER (VS30) (2019) recall — Steering Hello, I own a MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER (VS30) (2019) recall — Steering that is covered by recall 19V070000 from Daimler Vans USA, LLC. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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