NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The hydraulic hoses that return fluid from the power steering system may come loose at their connection points during normal driving, causing steering fluid to leak out.
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 has 7 recalls, the most serious being a loose hood latch that can allow the hood to fly open while driving and block the driver's view of the road.
Several recalls involve occupant protection. The airbag system may not have been activated at the factory, meaning the airbags will not deploy in a crash. The rear side windows may be single-pane glass rather than laminated glass, which can allow rear occupants to be ejected during a side impact or rollover. On the steering side, the hydraulic power steering return line hose can detach and leak fluid, causing a sudden loss of steering assist. Two recalls address the spare tire speed limit label: on some vehicles the label shows the maximum speed in kilometers per hour only, which could lead a driver to exceed the tire's safe limit, while on others the label is missing entirely. There is also a recall covering vehicles that left the assembly plant without completing a final safety inspection, leaving the status of certain safety-related fasteners and components unknown.
At a glance
What can fail
The hydraulic hoses that return fluid from the power steering system may come loose at their connection points during normal driving, causing steering fluid to leak out.
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What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the power steering return line connections and tighten or repair them as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The spare tire label shows the maximum speed in kilometers per hour (55 kph) instead of miles per hour (34 mph), which could cause confusion about safe driving speed with the spare tire installed.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the spare tire label with one showing the correct maximum speed in miles per hour at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The spare tire may be missing its label that shows the maximum safe speed for that tire.
What the fix does
A dealer will attach the speed limitation label to your spare wheel at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The airbag systems may not have been activated during manufacturing, so the airbags might not deploy in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will check if airbag systems are activated and activate them if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Vehicles missed final quality inspection at the reassembly plant, leaving safety-related parts and bolt connections unchecked. Unknown safety risks may exist.
What the fix does
Vehicle returns to reassembly plant for complete inspection and any needed repairs at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The screw holding the upper hood catch may not be tight enough, allowing the hood to open while driving due to speed, wind, or road conditions.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and tighten the hood catch screw as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Rear side windows may be single-pane safety glass instead of laminated safety glass, which provides less protection in impact or breakage.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the single-pane rear side windows with laminated safety glass at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.