Bolt Fasteners on Rear Step Not Properly Tightened – 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The spring-loaded rear step b

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December 1, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V934000

Bolt Fasteners on Rear Step Not Properly Tightened

Loose bolt fasteners may allow the rear step to separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V934

Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Components  STRUCTURE

Potential Number of Units Affected  30

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The spring-loaded rear step bolt fasteners were not properly tightened.

Remedy

Dealers will tighten the bolt fasteners and replace the console and attaching hardware, free of charge. Owners were notified of the defect on December 13, 2021. A second notification letter will be mailed once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA’s number for this recall is VS3HECKTRI.

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.nhtsa.gov.

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