NHTSA recall 20V-427 (20V427000)
suspension recall reported July 27, 2020 - about 4 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V427000
- Also written as
- 20V-427
- Manufacturer number
- VS3FAHRBA
- Reported
- July 27, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~4
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles. The chassis may be missing the additional stabilization required for its cargo capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Why it is dangerous
If the vehicle is operated without the additional stabilization, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the chassis by replacing the stabilizer bar on the front axle and replacing shock absorbers and installing a stabilizer bar on the rear axle, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on September 18, 2020. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FAHRBA.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-427 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 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.