RECALL: 20V109 - Loose Connection at Steering Spindle

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2018 Winnebago Navion 24V on a 2017 Cab Chassis
February 25, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V109000
Loose Connection at Steering Spindle
If the screws detach, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V109000

Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Components STEERING

Potential Number of Units Affected 8,595

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screws that secure the intermediate bearing of the steering spindle may not have been properly tightened, potentially causing the screws to loosen and detach.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace and properly tighten the steering spindle intermediate bearing screws, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SCHLENK.

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.safercar.gov.

8 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE MODEL YEAR

FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500 2019
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 2019
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 2019
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500 2019
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500 2019
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 2019
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2019
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 4500 2019
4 Associated Documents

Link to Recall
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V109
 
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