Recall
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 — 22V131000
NHTSA ID
22V131000
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter 4500
Years Affected
2021
Recall Date
2022-03-08
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Units Affected
2,153
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
VS3VADREH
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.