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December 1, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V934000
Bolt Fasteners on Rear Step Not Properly Tightened
Loose bolt fasteners may allow the rear step to separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V934
Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 30
Summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The spring-loaded rear step bolt fasteners were not properly tightened.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the bolt fasteners and replace the console and attaching hardware, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed February 11, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA’s number for this recall is VS3HECKTRI.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.
Check for Daimler Vans Recalls
2022010007
Tighten Spring Loaded Rear Step
This is to notify you of a Recall Campaign Launch to torque the bolts for the spring loaded rear step on approximately 30 MY21 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. The recall campaign will be visible on the www.safercar.gov website and may generate questions from customers. All affected VINs will be flagged as “OPEN” in VMI and cannot be sold.
Issue
Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vans, has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles platform 907 (VS30) with a spring-loaded rear step, certain bolt fasteners for the rear step were not tightened to the required torque. Should the affected bolt fasteners loosen during vehicle operation, the rear step could separate from the vehicle.
As a result, the step may become a road hazard, and the potential risk of a crash to following traffic could be increased.
What We’re Doing
MBUSA is conducting a voluntary recall. An authorized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dealer will replace the console and attaching hardware and tighten the affected fasteners to the proper torque.
Parts
Parts are available
Given this notice, it is a violation of Federal Law for a dealer to sell or lease any new Sprinter vehicles in dealer inventory covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired.
Loaner and demonstrator vehicles may continue to be driven, but must not be retailed until repaired.
Additionally, given this notice, it is a violation of Federal Law for rental companies to rent new Sprinter vehicles covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired.
Chronology :
In June 2021, Mercedes-Benz AG received a report from the Charleston plant stating that certain bolt fasteners for the newly introduced code option for a spring-loaded rear step were not tightened to the required torque.
MBAG initiated an investigation, and began to rework the affected bolt fasteners for the spring-loaded rear step. As a precautionary measure, MBAG immediately quarantined potentially affected in-production Platform 907 vehicles, blocking them from release.
At the end of June 2021, the investigation determined that the affected vehicle production station did not have the required torque documented for this installation of the spring-loaded rear step.
Further investigations in September 2021 determined that certain Sprinter vehicles released earlier in June 2021 may have had the rear step bolt fasteners tightened without insufficient torque.
On November 24, 2021, MBAG determined that it could not rule out that the released vehicles posed a potential safety risk, and decided to initiate a recall for the affected VS30 Sprinter vehicles.
4 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 1500 | 2021 |
MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 | 2021 |
MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2021 |
MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 4500 | 2021 |
9 Associated Documents
Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RIONL-21V934-7743.pdf 103.367KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-21V934-4710.pdf 645.182KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V934-5345.PDF 214.399KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-21V934-6021.pdf 693.458KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-21V934-8527.pdf 1424.908KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-21V934-1975.pdf 259.67KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-1
RCLQRT-21V934-4162.PDF 211.144KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-2
RCLQRT-21V934-3885.PDF 211.244KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2022-3
RCLQRT-21V934-1460.PDF 211.327KB
Latest Recalls Documents
For the Latest and Most Recent Recalls Information Visit the link below…
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V934&docType=RCL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL INTERIM NOTICE This notice applies to your vehicle VIN: Tighten Spring Loaded Rear Step NHTSA Recall #21V934 December, 2021 Dear Valued Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Owner: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Sprinter vans, has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Model Year (“MY”) 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. Our records indicate that your vehicle is included in the affected population of vehicles. MBAG has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles with a spring-loaded rear step, certain bolt fasteners on the step assembly were not tightened to the required torque. Should the affected bolt fasteners loosen during vehicle operation, the rear step could separate from the vehicle. As a result, the step might become a road hazard which could increase the potential risk of a crash for following traffic. An authorized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dealer will replace the attaching bracket and hardware and tighten the affected bolt fasteners to the proper torque. Unfortunately, the parts to remedy this issue are currently not yet available. We are working to obtain the necessary parts to correct this condition as quickly as possible. As the parts become available, we will send you another letter asking you to take your vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to have the recall completed free of charge. Should you have any concerns or questions regarding your vehicle before you receive the next recall letter when parts are available, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. If for any reason a dealer is unable to remedy your situation, we are always happy to hear from you. Please contact us at 1-800-367-6372. A vehicle identification number (VIN)-based recall lookup tool on our MBUSA.com website offers a search function that will indicate whether a vehicle has been subject to a safety recall, and whether that vehicle has had the free remedy performed. Please visit www.mbvans.com/sprinter/owners-resources/recall and enter your 17 digit VIN in the VIN Look-up tool. We also encourage you to sign up for recall alerts at www.nhtsa.gov/alerts. In the event that you are no longer the vehicle owner, or have had a change of address, please complete the reverse side and return the updated information in the enclosed envelope. If this is a leased vehicle and the lessor and registered owner receive this notice, please forward this information by first class mail to the lessee within 10 business days to comply with Federal Regulations. We apologize for any inconvenience this situation may cause you. Sincerely, Mercedes-Benz USA A safety defect exists in your vehicle. Remedy parts are not yet available for your vehicle. We will contact you again once parts are available.
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I IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL I February, 2022 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 2022010007 This notice applies to your vehicle VINs: Tighten Bolts on Spring-loaded Rear Step NHTSA Recall ID: 21V934 • A remedy is available for your vehicle. • Schedule an appointment with your authorized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dealer as soon as possible. • This repair will be provided free of charce. Dear Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Owner: This notice is being sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Sprinter vans, has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Model Year (“MY”) 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. Our records indicate that your vehicle is included in the affected population of vehicles. ~ What is the issue? MBAG has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles with a spring-loaded rear step, certain bolts on the step assembly were not t ightened to the required torque. Should the affected bolt fasteners loosen during vehicle operation, the rear step could separate from the vehicle. As a result, the step might become a road hazard, which cou ld increase the pot ential risk of a crash for following traffic. What will your Mercedes-Benz Dealer do? An authorized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dealer will replace the attaching bracket and hardware on the step and tighten the affected bolts to the proper torque. Steps to take. For addit ional information and to schedule an appointment, please contact your preferred authorized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dealer at your earliest convenience. To locate the nearest Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dealer, visit https://www.mbvans.com/en /dealers or call 1-800 FOR-MERCEDES ( 1-800-367-6372). Please mention you are scheduling an appointment to t ighten the bolts on the spring loaded rear step under Recall Campaign #20220 10007 This could take approximately 30minutes. This service will be provided free of charge. You may be asked for your 17- digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) which for your convenience is located above your name at the top of this letter. If this is a leased vehicle and the lessor and registered owner receive this notice, please forward this information by first class mail to the lessee within 10 business days to comply with Federal Regulations. A VIN-based recall lookup tool on our website now offers a search featu re that will indicate whether a vehicle has been subject to a safety recall, and whether that vehicle has had the free remedy performed. Please visit www.mbvans.com/en/ recall -information. Should you have any questions, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dealer. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and look forward to taking care of this important safety issue immediately. Sincerely, Mercedes-Benz USA Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A Mercedes-Benz Group AG Company One Mercedes-Benz Drive Sandy Springs, GA 30328 Phone: (770) 705-0600 I IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL I Additional Information for Owners: If an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for any reason is unable to remedy the situation without charge, or within a reasonable amount of time, pursuant to law 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590 or call the toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153); or go to https: //www.safercar.gov. IMPORTANT VINs: If for any reason YOU NO LONGER OWN THIS VEHICLE OR have a CHANGE OF ADDRESS, please COMPLETE THE SECTION BELOW, place in the ENCLOSED ENVELOPE, and DROP IN ANY MAIL BOX. If possible, provide the name and address of the present owner so that we may contact them. □ EXPORTED □ LEASE, VEHICLE RETURNED □ SCRAPPED □ SOLD □ STOLEN □ OTHER _________ _ □ NEW OWNER INFORMATION OR □ MY NEW NAME OR ADDRESS IS: Last Name, First Name …………… ___._____._____._____._ …………… _____.____.____._____._._____. …………… ____.____.___._____._ …………… ■ ………………………… Street Apt ……………_ ___.____.___.____._. ……………………….._ _____.____.____.____._____._____._. ………………………■ . …………..■ . ………….._ _._____.____ City Email Address Phone (numbers only) ———————————- Date Signature Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A Mercedes-Benz Group AG Company One Mercedes-Benz Drive Sandy Springs, GA 30328 Phone: (770) 705–0600 State ZIP Mobile (numbers only) ————————————————–
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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A Mercedes-Benz Group AG Company One Mercedes-Benz Drive Sandy Springs, GA 30328 770.705.0600 News Channel Update | Vans Customer Service and Parts TO: Mercedes-Benz Principals, General Managers, Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts Managers FROM: Anthony Washington, Department Manager, Regulations and Certifications Re: Recall Campaign Launch Notification Model 907 (Sprinter) Model Years 2021 Tighten Spring Loaded Rear Step DATE: February, 2022 IMPORTANT RECALL CAMPAIGN INFORMATION Please see the attached documents related to the campaign listed above Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A Mercedes-Benz Group AG Company One Mercedes-Benz Drive Sandy Springs, GA 30328 770.705.0600 News Channel Update | Vans Customer Service and Parts Campaign No. : Campaign Desc. : Tighten Spring Loaded Rear Step 2022010007 VS3HECKTRI This is to notify you of a Recall Campaign Launch to torque the bolts for the spring loaded rear step on approximately 30 MY21 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. The recall campaign will be visible on the www.safercar.gov website and may generate questions from customers. All affected VINs will be flagged as “OPEN” in VMI and cannot be sold. Background Issue Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vans, has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles platform 907 (VS30) with a spring-loaded rear step, certain bolt fasteners for the rear step were not tightened to the required torque. Should the affected bolt fasteners loosen during vehicle operation, the rear step could separate from the vehicle. As a result, the step may become a road hazard, and the potential risk of a crash to following traffic could be increased. What We’re Doing MBUSA is conducting a voluntary recall. An authorized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dealer will replace the console and attaching hardware and tighten the affected fasteners to the proper torque. Parts Parts are available Vehicles Affected Vehicle Model Year(s) Model Year 2021 Vehicle Model Sprinter VS30, Platform 907 Vehicle Populations Total Recall Population 30 Dealer Inventory 0 Given this notice, it is a violation of Federal Law for a dealer to sell or lease any new Sprinter vehicles in dealer inventory covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired. Loaner and demonstrator vehicles may continue to be driven, but must not be retailed until repaired. Additionally, given this notice, it is a violation of Federal Law for rental companies to rent new Sprinter vehicles covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired. Next Steps/Notes Customer Notification Timeline An owner notification letter to be mailed in February, 2021. AOMS/SOMS AOMs – This recall may generate questions from your dealers. Please forward this notice to your dealers ASAP. Rental Fleet Partners This recall may affect vehicles in your fleet. Please contact your respective MBUSA fleet representative for further information and next steps. For repairs, please contact your preferred MBUSA dealer. While we regret any inconvenience this may cause, we are determined to maintain a high level of vehicle quality and customer satisfaction. V-RC-2019050017 Campaign No. 2022010007, February, 2022 TO: SUBJECT: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS Model 907 Sprinter, Model Year 2021 Tighten Spring Loaded Rear Step MBAG has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles with a spring-loaded rear step, certain bolt fasteners on the step assembly were not tightened to the required torque. Should the affected bolt fasteners loosen during vehicle operation, the rear step could separate from the vehicle. As a result, the step might become a road hazard which could increase the potential risk of a crash for following traffic. An authorized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dealer will replace the attaching bracket and hardware and tighten the affected bolt fasteners to the proper torque. Prior to performing this Recall Campaign: • Please check VMI to determine if the vehicle is involved in the Campaign and if it has been previously repaired. • Please review the entire Recall Campaign bulletin and follow the repair procedure exactly as described. Please note that Recall Campaigns do not expire and may also be performed on a vehicle with a vehicle status indicator. Approximately 30 vehicles are involved. Order No. V-RC-2022010007 This bulletin has been created and maintained in accordance with MBUSA-SLP S423QH001, Document and Data Control, and MBUSA-SLP S424HH001, Control of Quality Records. Model 907 with code W76 (Rear step sprung) with code ZU7 (National version for Canada) Model 907 with code W76 (Rear step sprung) with code ZU8 (National version for USA) Operation no. of the operation texts or standard texts and flat rates Category Op. no. Operation text Time Damage Code Code L 02 0575 Operations: Replace mounting support for springmounted rear step 0.5hrs 31 903 68 VS3HECKT RI Important! The following operation steps are to be performed on the right side of the vehicle. D88.30-A047-79 1 Spring-mounted step 3 Bolts 2 Bolts 4 Fastening bracket V-RC-2022010007 1 aDanger Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A aCaution Risk of injury caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels. AS00.00-Z-0017-01A Notice Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA g Check 1 Check, whether the vehicle is affected by the measure. Replace 2 Raise vehicle. Notice Special instructions for lifting and supporting vehicle AH00.60-D-0100-01KTS f AR00.60-D-1000-04TS 3 Support spring-mounted step (1). A 000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount WS01.00-P-0092B 4 Replace mounting support (4) of spring-mounted step (1). i To do so, remove screw/bolts (2, 3). Replace screws (2, 3) too. n Screw/nut, sprung running board to longitudinal member BA88.30-Z-1001-03KTS 5 Install in the reverse sequence. n Running boards Number Designation Model 907, 910 BA88.30-Z-1001-03KTS Screw/nut, sprung running board to longitudinal member 94Nm Parts ordering note Part no. Designation Quantity A 907 611 13 00 Fastening bracket 1 N 910105 012011 Screw 4 A 002 990 33 03 Screw 4 2 V-RC-2022010007
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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A Daimler AG Company One Mercedes-Benz Drive Sandy Springs, GA 30328 770.705.0600 News Channel Update | Vans Customer Service and Parts TO: Mercedes-Benz Principals, General Managers, Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts Managers FROM: Anthony Washington, Department Manager, Regulations and Certifications Re: Initial Recall Campaign Notification Model 907 (Sprinter) Model Years 2021 Tighten Spring Loaded Rear Step DATE: December, 2021 IMPORTANT RECALL CAMPAIGN INFORMATION Please see the attached documents related to the campaign listed above Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A Daimler AG Company One Mercedes-Benz Drive Sandy Springs, GA 30328 770.705.0600 News Channel Update | Vans Customer Service and Parts Campaign No. : Campaign Desc. : Tighten Spring Loaded Rear Step 2021120003 PDGHECKTRI This is to notify you of an initial Recall Campaign to torque the bolts for the spring loaded rear step on approximately 30 MY21 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. The recall campaign will be visible on the www.safercar.gov website and may generate questions from customers. All affected VINs will be flagged as “PENDING” in VMI and cannot be sold. Background Issue Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vans, has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles platform 907 (VS30) with a spring-loaded rear step, certain bolt fasteners for the rear step were not tightened to the required torque. Should the affected bolt fasteners loosen during vehicle operation, the rear step could separate from the vehicle. As a result, the step may become a road hazard, and the potential risk of a crash to following traffic could be increased. What We’re Doing MBUSA is conducting a voluntary recall. An authorized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dealer will replace the console and attaching hardware and tighten the affected fasteners to the proper torque. Parts Parts are not yet available Vehicles Affected Vehicle Model Year(s) Model Year 2021 Vehicle Model Sprinter VS30, Platform 907 Vehicle Populations Total Recall Population 30 Dealer Inventory 0 Given this notice, it is a violation of Federal Law for a dealer to sell or lease any new Sprinter vehicles in dealer inventory covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired. Loaner and demonstrator vehicles may continue to be driven, but must not be retailed until repaired. Additionally, given this notice, it is a violation of Federal Law for rental companies to rent new Sprinter vehicles covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired. Next Steps/Notes Customer Notification Timeline An owner notification letter to be mailed in December, 2021. AOMS/SOMS AOMs – This recall may generate questions from your dealers. Please forward this notice to your dealers ASAP. Rental Fleet Partners This recall may affect vehicles in your fleet. Please contact your respective MBUSA fleet representative for further information and next steps. For repairs, please contact your preferred MBUSA dealer. While we regret any inconvenience this may cause, we are determined to maintain a high level of vehicle quality and customer satisfaction.
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-934 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Daimler Vans USA, LLC Submission Date : DEC 01, 2021 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-934 Manufacturer Recall No. : VS3HECKTRI Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Daimler Vans USA, LLC Address : One Mercedes-Benz Drive Sandy Springs GA 30328 Company phone : 8777628267 Population : Number of potentially involved : 30 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2021 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER Vehicle Type : Body Style : VAN Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Based on the analysis of the production information, the affected population was determined to be 30 Sprinter vehicles (VS30, Platform 907) produced from June 9, 2021 to June 22, 2021 in the Charleston, SC plant. Production Dates : JUN 09, 2021 – JUN 22, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vans, has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles [platform 907 (VS30)] with a spring-loaded rear step, certain bolt fasteners for the springloaded rear step were not tightened with the required torque. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Should the affected bolt fasteners loosen during vehicle operation, the rear step could separate from the vehicle. As a result, the step may become a road hazard, and the potential risk of a crash to following traffic could be increased. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Due to the nature of the defect, a customer would not receive a warning Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-934 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : CONSOLE Component Description : RIGHT CONSOLE Component Part Number : A9076111300 Component Name 2 : NUTS Component Description : NUTS CONSOLE Component Part Number : N000000003276 Component Name 3 : SCREWS Component Description : OUTSIDE SCREWS CONSOLE Component Part Number : N910105012011 Component Name 4 : SCREWS Component Description : INSIDE SCREWS CONSOLE Component Part Number : A0029903303 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : In June 2021, Mercedes-Benz AG received a report from the Charleston plant stating that certain bolt fasteners for the newly introduced code option for a spring-loaded rear step were not tightened to the required torque. MBAG initiated an investigation, and began to rework the affected bolt fasteners for the spring-loaded rear step. As a precautionary measure, MBAG immediately quarantined potentially affected in-production Platform 907 vehicles, blocking them from release. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-934 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 At the end of June 2021, the investigation determined that the affected vehicle production station did not have the required torque documented for this installation of the spring-loaded rear step. Further investigations in September 2021 determined that certain Sprinter vehicles released earlier in June 2021 may have had the rear step bolt fasteners tightened without insufficient torque. On November 24, 2021, MBAG determined that it could not rule out that the released vehicles posed a potential safety risk, and decided to initiate a recall for the affected VS30 Sprinter vehicles. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Mercedes-Benz customers affected by this measure will be informed about the recall and the necessary next steps in writing and will receive advance notice through the interim customer notification. An authorized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dealer will replace the console and attaching hardware and tighten the affected bolt fasteners to the proper torque. Pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 577.11(e), Daimler Vans does not plan to provide notice about pre-notice reimbursement to owners since all involved vehicles remain covered under the new vehicle warranty. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : An authorized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dealer will replace the console and attaching hardware and tighten the affected bolt fasteners to the proper torque. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : End of June 2021, the worker information (standard worksheet) and the training documents have been supplemented. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealers will be notified of the pending voluntary recall campaign approximately in January 2022. A copy of all communications will be provided to NHTSA when available. Owners will be notified approximately one week after the recall launches to dealers. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JAN 17, 2022 – JAN 17, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 24, 2022 – JAN 24, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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