Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 28, 2020
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 (2020) Steering Recall: Risk of Crash from Power Steering Leak
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 (2020) vehicles with power steering return line hoses that may detach and leak hydraulic fluid. Owners should contact DVUSA for free repairs to prevent crash risk.
“Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 (2020) Steering Recall: Risk of Crash from Power Steering Leak.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79885-mercedes-benz-sprinter-4500-2020-steering-recall-risk-of-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #20V663000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V663000).
Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles due to a potential loss of power steering assist. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on October 28, 2020.
How to tell if you have it
Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2015-2020
Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2015-2020
Freightliner Sprinter 3500, 2015-2020
Freightliner Sprinter 4500, 2015-2020
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500, 2015-2020
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 2015-2020
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 2015-2020
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500, 2015-2020
What to do
Dealers will check the return line connections of the power steering system and correct it as needed, free of charge. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
The hazard
The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Daimler Vans USA, LLC has 102 other recalls on record since February 18, 2016. Recent brand recalls include a Mercedes-Benz Metris air bag issue reported on June 2, 2026, and a rearview camera defect announced on November 7, 2025. Other recent recalls of similar products include a Chrysler Ram Promaster steering recall (September 29, 2026) and a Mercedes S-Class front brake hose leak risk (October 2, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2015-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 (2020) model. The recall covers specific vehicles with power steering return line hoses that may detach.
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact DVUSA
Call 1-877-762-8267 to get your vehicle checked for the power steering return line connection issue.
Get Free Repair
Dealers will correct the power steering return line connections at no cost to fix the leak.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the return line connections of the power steering system, correcting it as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this campaign is NV3LETULPE.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 56 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Mercedes-Benz
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mercedes-Benz to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V663000 — Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 (2020) Steering Recall: Risk of Crash from Power Steering Leak
Hello,
I own a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 (2020) Steering Recall: Risk of Crash from Power Steering Leak that is covered by recall 20V663000 from Mercedes-Benz.
The official recall notice states: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the return line connections of the power steering system, correcting it as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this campaign is NV3LETULPE.
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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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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