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NHTSA Recall 21V241000: Hose, piping, and connections (steering)

Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,444 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Freightliner Sprinter (VS30).

4,444
vehicles potentially affected
10
models affected
2021
owners notified (May 28)
NHTSA campaign21V241000
Manufacturer campaignNV3LETULPX
ComponentSTEERING › HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST › HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Report receivedApril 6, 2021
Owner notificationMay 28, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach and cause hydraulic fluid to leak.

Safety risk

A hydraulic fluid leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a screw-type clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NV3LETULPX.

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 21V241000

Make and modelModel years
Freightliner Sprinter (VS30)2019
Freightliner Sprinter 15002019, 2020
Freightliner Sprinter 25002019, 2020
Freightliner Sprinter 35002019, 2020
Freightliner Sprinter 45002019, 2020
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30)2019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15002019, 2020
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002019, 2020
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002019, 2020
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 45002019, 2020

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.