Vehicle recall 22V131000 · March 8, 2022
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500, Sprinter 2500 and 2 more models
The shim on the torsion bar was installed incorrectly during assembly.
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 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The shim on the torsion bar was installed incorrectly during assembly.
- Consequence
- An incorrectly assembled torsion bar may fail at the connection between the torsion bar and linkage, resulting in a loss of vehicle stability, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will correct the position of the shim and replace the torsion bar linkages, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3VADREH.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V131000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 8, 2022
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- VS3VADREH
- Owner notification
- August 16, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,153
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Torsion bar
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 (2021): 2021
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (2021): 2021
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 (2021): 2021
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 (2021): 2021
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