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NHTSA recall 22V-073 (22V073000)

equipment recall reported February 9, 2022 - about 2,564 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
22V073000
Also written as
22V-073
Manufacturer number
VS3RE58HIN
Reported
February 9, 2022
Vehicles affected
~2,564
Component
equipment

What is being recalled

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) may be improperly stated on the tire and loading label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."

Why it is dangerous

The operator may overload the vehicle, resulting in excessive tire wear and increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Dealers will inspect and replace, as necessary, the tire and loading information label. Additionally, tires will be inspected for excessive wear and replaced as necessary. All repairs will be conducted free of charge. Interim owner notifications were mailed to owners on March 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3RE58HIN.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-073 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 - 2021
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 - 2021
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 - 2021
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 - 2021

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.