Recall 19V665000: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 19V665000 was filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC and received on September 18, 2019.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 5,626.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on November 1, 2019.
- Production dates listed: December 17, 2017 to June 12, 2019.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
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.
Consequence (official text)
A hood that opens while driving can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
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 and contacts as published
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: VS3HAUBOSS.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 1500 | 2018 to 2019 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 | 2018 to 2019 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2018 to 2019 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 4500 | 2018 to 2019 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2018 Forest River Sunseeker inherited from the chassis
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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