Vehicle recall 20V426000 · July 27, 2020
Freightliner Sprinter (VS30) and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30)
The incorrect leaf spring shims may have been installed between the rear axle and the leaf springs possibly affecting the vehicle's handling.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The incorrect leaf spring shims may have been installed between the rear axle and the leaf springs possibly affecting the vehicle's handling. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
- Consequence
- The incorrect leaf spring shims may negatively affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the leaf spring shims on both sides, renew the spring brackets, check the rubber buffers for wear, renewing them if necessary, and adjust the headlamps, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on September 18, 2020. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3LEFSPRI.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V426000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 27, 2020
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- VS3LEFSPRI
- Owner notification
- October 1, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 26
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Leaf
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner Sprinter (VS30) (2019): 2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) (2019): 2019
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