2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER (VS30) Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) has 10 recalls, the most serious being a steering shaft that can disconnect from the steering gear without warning, causing sudden and complete loss of steering control. Two other recalls also carry serious safety consequences: on vehicles equipped with swivel seats, wiring routed through the seat frames can get pinched and damaged, causing the side airbags to deploy unexpectedly or fail in a crash. A separate issue affects the fuel pump, where an open port can allow fuel to leak onto the road. On the steering side, a hydraulic power steering return line hose can detach and dump fluid, causing an abrupt loss of power assist. Chassis and stability concerns make up another cluster: camper-upfit models have electronic stability control software that was not calibrated for a higher center of gravity, certain vehicles may be missing rear stabilization hardware required for their cargo rating, and incorrectly installed rear leaf spring shims can affect handling. The HVAC blower motor circuit can overheat the wiring harness and raise the risk of a fire. On vehicles with LED rear fog lights, the lights may fail to illuminate even when switched on. One vehicle has mismatched VIN markings across its identification labels, which can prevent recall notices from reaching the owner.