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2018 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500 Recall - Campaign #19V665000

 
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2018 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500 RECALL - #19V665000

RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : HOOD : LATCH

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened. As a result, factors such as the vehicle's speed, wind resistance and road conditions may cause the hood to open while the vehicle is being driven.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2018 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500
Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Manufactured between 12/17/2017 - 6/12/2019
Recalled on 9/19/2019
Influenced by Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Owners Notified on 11/1/2019
# Affected 5,626
Recalled for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Description Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened. As a result, factors such as the vehicle's speed, wind resistance and road conditions may cause the hood to open while the vehicle is being driven.
Consequences A hood that opens while driving can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the screw connection, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HAUBOSS.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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