Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsRecall 21V-241 · Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Daimler Vans USA, LLC recall 21V-241 covers 4,444 Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections problem, reported to NHTSA on April 6, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 89% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V241000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A hydraulic fluid leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
89%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.