2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 recalls (7)

Every 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Steering · NHTSA 20V663000

  Oct 28, 2020Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, and Connections

  Problem

  Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak.

  Risk

  The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  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.

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• Equipment · NHTSA 20V155000

  Mar 18, 2020Equipment:Other:Labels

  Problem

  Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label may indicate the maximum speed at 55 kilometers per hour (kph) rather than as 34 miles per hour (mph).

  Risk

  With only the metric speed listed on the spare tire label, the driver could misinterpret the kph as mph and operate the vehicle with the spare tire installed at higher speeds than the tire can withstand, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace it with the label with the correct maximum speed information indicated in miles per hour, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BEGRESS.

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• Equipment · NHTSA 20V156000

  Mar 18, 2020Equipment:Other:Labels

  Problem

  Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label indicating the maximum speed may have not been affixed to the spare tire.

  Risk

  Without the label, an operator may be unaware of the maximum speed limit of the spare tire and operate the vehicle at a excessive speed, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash.

  Fix

  DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will attach the speed limitation label on the spare wheel, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BEGREPP.

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• Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 19V665000

  Sep 18, 2019Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

  Problem

  Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened. As a result, factors such as the vehicle's speed, wind resistance and road conditions may cause the hood to open while the vehicle is being driven.

  Risk

  A hood that opens while driving can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the screw connection, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HAUBOSS.

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• Unknown Or Other · NHTSA 19V693000

  Feb 10, 2019Unknown Or Other

  Problem

  Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in possible unknown safety risks.

  Risk

  Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.

  Fix

  DVUSA will notify owners, and vehicles will be returned to the reassembly plant for comprehensive inspection and, if necessary, corrective action, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSX566ZP25.

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• Air Bags · NHTSA 19V695000

  Feb 10, 2019Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module

  Problem

  Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The airbag systems may not have been activated after vehicle production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Risk

  An inactive airbag system can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  Fix

  DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the airbag systems have been activated, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 22, 2019. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3AIRIGEL.

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• Visibility · NHTSA 19V507000

  Feb 7, 2019Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear

  Problem

  Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 vehicles. The rear side windows may be single-pane safety glass instead of laminated safety glass.

  Risk

  In the event of a side impact crash or vehicle rollover, the fitted side windows may not adequately protect the rear occupants from being ejected, increasing their risk of injury.

  Fix

  DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner dealers will replace the single-pane safety glass with laminated safety glass., free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on August 16, 2019. The recall began January 21, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3VERGLAS.

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2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500. Mercedes-Benz has issued at least 46 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Engine2
• Electrical System1
• Power Train1
• Service Brakes1
• Vehicle Speed Control1

Service bulletins by component

• Equipment (8)
• Engine (7)
• Engine and Engine Cooling (6)
• Electrical System (5)
• Fuel/Propulsion System (5)
• Unknown Or Other (5)

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