| NHTSA Recall # | 143220 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 20V427000 |
| MFG Compaign # | VS3FAHRBA |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | SPRINTER (VS30) |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR |
| Date of notification | 01/10/20 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 07/08/26 |
| End date of manufacturing | 07/08/26 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 27/07/20 |
| Report created | 24/07/20 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | 126 |
| Estimated number of affected units | 4 |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Consequence summary | If the vehicle is operated without the additional stabilization, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | 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 notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |