Freightliner Sprinter (VS30): Suspension — leaf

Affects Freightliner Sprinter (VS30) · 2019 — about 26 vehicles.

The hazard

The incorrect leaf spring shims may negatively affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the leaf spring shims on both sides, renew the spring brackets, check the rubber buffers for wear, renewing them if necessary, and adjust the headlamps, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. 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 VS3LEFSPRI.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational