The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following RV recalls:
Daimler Vans USA plans to recall 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 vehicles. It also plans to recall 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 vehicles.
The screws that secure the intermediate bearing of the steering spindle may not have been properly tightened, potentially causing the screws to loosen and detach. If the screws detach, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, increasing the rock of a crash.
Daimler Vans USA will notify owners, and dealers will replace and properly tighten the steering spindle intermediate bearing screws, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2020. The potential number of units affected by this recall is 8,595. Owners may contact Daimler Vans USA customer service at (877) 762-8267. The manufacturer’s number for this recall is VS3SCHLENK.
Daimler Vans USA also plans to recall recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 vehicles. It also plans to recall certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 vehicles. The steering column casing cover may have not been installed, allowing the steering column area to be exposed. If small vehicle components, such as nuts and screws, enter the steering column area, the steering operation can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Daimler Vans USA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace the steering column with one that has a cover, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2020. This recall potentially affects 25 units. Owners may contact Daimler Vans USA customer service at (877) 762-8267. The manufacturer’s number for this recall is VS3VERKLE.
Keystone RV Co. is recalling certain 2020 Bullet 34RI trailers equipped with overhead cabinets across the rear wall. The trailers may be missing an egress window in the main living area, preventing passenger exit in the event of an emergency. In the event of an emergency, the missing egress window can lengthen the time passengers need to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing crank open vent window with an egress window, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 21, 2020 and potentially affects 27 units. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369.
