# NHTSA recall 24V517000

> **Daimler Vans USA, LLC** · 2024 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500 · component: **SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE**

## Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles.  The spring U-bolts for the rear axle may have reduced strength due to improper heat-treatment, which can cause the rear axle to shift out of position.

## Consequence

An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

## Remedy

Dealers will replace the spring U-bolts, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2024.  Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FEDERB.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 24V517000
- **Manufacturer:** Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- **Make:** MERCEDES-BENZ
- **Model:** SPRINTER 1500
- **Model year:** 2024
- **Component:** SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
- **Report received:** 2024-07-09

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V517000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 24V517000 (Daimler Vans USA, LLC, 2024 MERCEDES-BENZ). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-11-01 from https://api.morvs.ai/nhtsa-recall/24V517000. Licensed CC0.

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