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Freightliner Sprinter 1500 2019–2025technical service bulletin

Bulletin LI91-18-N-080032 · NHTSA communication 11031944 · issued Apr 9, 2026

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Structure
component
2019–2025
model years
39
vehicle entries

Official summary

Complaint Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage Cause • objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks) • objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat belt buckle) • light initial creases due to vehicle handling • light creases in the outer covers originating from the production process (missing finish) Remedy Heat treatment of the seat covers using heat gun and plastic wedge (Please see provided video)

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.