2015–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2015–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2015–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models Recall: Hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection…
NHTSA campaign 20V663000 · Steering · filed Oct 28, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak.
The risk
The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the return line connections of the power steering system, correcting it as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this campaign is NV3LETULPE.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Sprinter 1500 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Freightliner | Sprinter 2500 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Freightliner | Sprinter 3500 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Freightliner | Sprinter 4500 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter 1500 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter 2500 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter 3500 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter 4500 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V663000 (manufacturer number NV3LETULPE). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.