EquipmentRecall 19V-908 · Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Daimler Vans USA, LLC recall 19V-908 covers 183 Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q1) shows 48% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V908000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The lashing rails on the side walls may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in the lashing rails detaching.
The risk
If the lashing rails disconnect, the cargo could become unsecured, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correctly affix the lashing rails to the side walls, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on February 7, 2020. The recall began April 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3ZUSCHI.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
48%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 30, 2018 to April 5, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.