NHTSA recall 19V-716 (19V716000)
structure recall reported October 8, 2019 - about 153 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V716000
- Also written as
- 19V-716
- Manufacturer number
- VS3KEIL
- Reported
- October 8, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~153
- Component
- structure
What is being recalled
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.
Why it is dangerous
If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal accident, a greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the abutting wedge on the driver and front passenger side, correcting it, as necessary, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 22, 2019. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KEIL.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-716 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.