NHTSA campaign 23V849000 · Manufacturer campaign VS3FEDDOR
Daimler Vans USA, LLC Recall 23V-849: Loss of Steering Control from Unsecured Strut Bolt
NHTSA recall 23V849000 (Manufacturer campaign VS3FEDDOR) was reported by Daimler Vans USA, LLC on December 15, 2023, with 33 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500, Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500, Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 and more for the 2023 model year. Owners were notified on January 31, 2024, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
Is my vehicle included?
This page lists, by model year, the vehicles NHTSA's recall record names for campaign 23V849000 in the model years try.vin imports (1995 and later); NHTSA's own record can list more. A model year on the list doesn't mean every vehicle of that year is included, and some may already have been repaired.
To see whether a specific vehicle is included and still needs the repair, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V849000 (also written 23V-849 or 23V849)
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign number
- VS3FEDDOR
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 33 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Suspension — Front
- Owners notified
Repair completion: 60.61% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 23V849000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Mercedes Benz
Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500
Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500
Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500
Mercedes Benz Sprinter 4500
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 23V849000.
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The front left suspension strut bolt may not be secured properly, which can result in a loss of steering control.
Safety consequence
A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect the front left suspension strut bolt connection and repair the body contact surface as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FEDDOR.
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.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 23V849000
Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.