Vehicle recall 21V241000 · April 6, 2021
Freightliner Sprinter 1500, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 and 8 more models
The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach and cause hydraulic fluid to leak.
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 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach and cause hydraulic fluid to leak.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V241000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 6, 2021
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- NV3LETULPX
- Owner notification
- May 28, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,444
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
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
- Freightliner Sprinter 1500 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- Freightliner Sprinter 2500 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- Freightliner Sprinter 3500 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- Freightliner Sprinter 4500 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) (2019): 2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
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