RECALL: 2015-2020 MB/Freightliner Sprinter 1500-4500 - Power steering hose may detach/leak causing loss of steering assist/control

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NHTSA ID: 20V663SAFETY ISSUE TYPERecalls
October 28, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V663000
Hydraulic Power Steering Hose May Detach
The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V663000
Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 47,667
Summary
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.
Remedy
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 is expected to begin November 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this campaign is NV3LETULPE.
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.
48 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKEMODELYEAR
FREIGHTLINERSPRINTER 15002015-2020
FREIGHTLINERSPRINTER 25002015-2020
FREIGHTLINERSPRINTER 35002015-2020
FREIGHTLINERSPRINTER 45002015-2020
MERCEDES-BENZSPRINTER 15002015-2020
MERCEDES-BENZSPRINTER 25002015-2020
MERCEDES-BENZSPRINTER 35002015-2020
MERCEDES-BENZSPRINTER 45002015-2020
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