NHTSA Recall 19V716000: Door (structure)
Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 153 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Freightliner Sprinter 1500.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V716000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | VS3KEIL |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR |
| Report received | October 8, 2019 |
| Owner notification | February 10, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.
Safety risk
If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal accident, a greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the abutting wedge on the driver and front passenger side, correcting it, 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 VS3KEIL.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V716000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.