NHTSA Campaign 24V517000
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
NHTSA campaign 24V517000 covers 1 year-make-model version listed here and concerns the suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle. The repair is free.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed the report for 24V517000 with NHTSA on July 9, 2024; the manufacturer initiated the recall.
For 24V517000, NHTSA lists up to 1,232 potentially affected vehicles.
Owner notification letters for 24V517000 were scheduled from August 23, 2024, 45 days after the report.
24V517000 covers 1 model from Mercedes-Benz, model years 2024.
By potentially affected vehicles, 24V517000 ranks 49 of 96 Daimler Vans USA, LLC recalls on this site.
Besides 24V517000, Daimler Vans USA, LLC has 3 other recalls on the suspension on this site; the one before 24V517000 was 20V426000, reported on July 27, 2020.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The spring U-bolts for the rear axle may have reduced strength due to improper heat-treatment, which can cause the rear axle to shift out of position.
- The risk
- An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the spring U-bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FEDERB.
Reported July 9, 2024
Vehicles covered by 24V517000 (1)
Mercedes-Benz (1)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 24V517000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Newest record on this page: July 9, 2024. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted