Freightliner Sprinter 3500, Sprinter 2500 +2 more: Steering — and connections

Affects Freightliner Sprinter 3500, Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 4500, Sprinter 1500 · 2015–2020 — about 48K vehicles.

The hazard

The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the return line connections of the power steering system, correcting it as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this campaign is NV3LETULPE.

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