NHTSA ID Number: 10191557
Manufacturer Communication Number: 511329
TSB/Document Date: 2021-06-02
Summary
Mercedes-Benz
AG has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz
Sprinter
vehicles, the hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions and may cause hydraulic fluid to leak resulting in the loss of power steering.
BARCODE (VIN)
q
CUSTOMER NAME
CUSTOMER ADDRESS
CUSTOMER ADDRESS
CUSTOMER ADDRESS
BARCODE (TC RECALL #)
TC Recall # 2020517
Internal Ref # 4695079
MBC Recall # 2020120004
VEHICLE MODEL/YEAR
VIN #
April 16, 2021
Safety Recall: Connections of hydraulic power steering return lines
Dear Mercedes-Benz
Owner,
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This is to inform you that your vehicle may
contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person.
Mercedes-Benz
AG, legal successor of Daimler AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz
vehicles has decided that a defect, which relates to
motor vehicle safety exists in certain Model Year 2015-2019 Mercedes-Benz
Sprinter
, vehicles. Mercedes-Benz
Canada Inc. has therefore
initiated a voluntary recall of these vehicles. Our records indicate that your vehicle is included in the affected population.
What is the
concern?
Mercedes-Benz
AG has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz
Sprinter
vehicles, the hydraulic power
steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions and may
cause hydraulic fluid to leak resulting in the loss of power steering. If the hydraulic power steering hose
detaches, the driver will still have manual steering functionality, but increased steering effort is needed,
particularly at low speeds. Sudden loss of power steering as well as the loss of hydraulic steering liquid to the
road surface may increase the risk of a crash. The customer may notice a gradual increase in required steering
effort and sound from the power steering pump as the hydraulic fluid is leaking. Owners who experience any of
the above-described warnings should park their vehicle safely and contact a Mercedes-Benz
service partner to
have their vehicle inspected.
What will your
dealer do?
As a precautionary measure, Mercedes-Benz
AG, via its Mercedes-Benz
service partners, will check the return
line connections of the power steering and install a screw type clamp at the connection point if needed. This
service will be provided free of charge.
How long does
it take?
The time required to rework your vehicle is approximately 1.5 hours. However, your dealer can provide you with
a better estimate of the overall time for this service visit.
What should
you do?
We kindly ask that you contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz
dealer at your earliest convenience to
schedule an appointment (https://www.mercedes-benz.ca/en/dealers).
Additional
Information
In the event that you are no longer the vehicle owner, or have had a change of address, please complete the
attached form and return the updated information in the enclosed envelope. If this is a leased vehicle and you
are the Lessor, you must send a copy of this notice and any subsequent notice to the Lessee within 10 working
days after the day on which this notice is received to comply with the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Should you have any additional questions or concerns after contacting your authorized Mercedes-Benz
dealer, please contact Customer
Assistance at cs.can@cac.mercedes-benz
.com.
Sincerely,
Customer Services
Mercedes-Benz
Canada
IMPORTANT: Please note that some of our stores may be temporarily adjusting service hours in
response to COVID-19. Disruption to parts availability is also possible. Our dealers are working
tirelessly to adapt to the changing circumstances and are committed to providing you with continuous
support and assistance, while also keeping you safe. Please contact your local Mercedes-Benz
dealer
for more information and for current operating hours.
BARCODE (VIN)
q
CUSTOMER NAME
CUSTOMER ADDRESS
CUSTOMER ADDRESS
CUSTOMER ADDRESS
BARCODE (TC RECALL #)
TC Recall # 2020517
Internal Ref # 4695079
MBC Recall # 2020120004
VEHICLE MODEL/YEAR
VIN #
April 16, 2021
Customer Information
If your address or ownership has changed please complete the section below, place in the enclosed envelope, and drop off in any
mailbox.
If you no longer own this vehicle, please forward this notice to the new owner if possible. The new owner should contact Mercedes-Benz![]()
Canada via email at cs.can@cac.mercedes-benz
.com and include proof of ownership for the above subject VIN.
Note: If you still own this vehicle and have not changed your address, you can discard this form.
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☐Other________________________
☐My changed name or address is:
Last Name, First Name
Street
Apt
City
Province
Postal Code
Email Address
Phone (numbers only)
Mobile (numbers only)
Language preference
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Date_____________________
Signature__________________________________
CODE À BARRES (NIV)
TO_BE_REMOVED
NOM DU CLIENT
ADRESSE DU CLIENT
ADRESSE DU CLIENT
ADRESSE DU CLIENT
CODE À BARRES (N° DE RAPPEL TC)
Rappel TC n° 2020517
N° de Référence 4695079
Rappel MBC n° 2020120004
MODÈLE/ANNÉE DU VÉHICULE
NIV
16 avril 2021
Rappel de sécurité: Raccords des canalisations de retour de la direction à assistance hydraulique
Madame, Monsieur,
Le présent avis vous est envoyé conformément aux exigences de la Loi sur la sécurité automobile. La présente a pour but de vous informer
que votre véhicule est susceptible d’avoir un défaut qui pourrait porter atteinte à la sécurité humaine.
Mercedes-Benz
AG, successeur légal de Daimler AG, fabricant des véhicules Mercedes-Benz
, a constaté une anomalie liée à la sécurité
automobile sur certains véhicules Mercedes-Benz
Sprinter
, de l’année-modèle 2015-2019. Par conséquent, Mercedes-Benz
Canada Inc. a
décidé de procéder à un rappel volontaire de ces véhicules. Selon nos dossiers, votre véhicule fait partie des véhicules concernés.
Quel est le problème?
Mercedes-Benz
AG a constaté que, sur certains véhicules Mercedes-Benz
Sprinter
, les flexibles des
canalisations de retour de la direction à assistance hydraulique risquaient non seulement de se détacher
au niveau des raccords dans certaines conditions de fonctionnement, mais également de provoquer une
fuite de liquide hydraulique et donc la perte de la direction assistée. Si le flexible de la direction à
assistance hydraulique se détache, la direction manuelle sera toujours à la disposition du conducteur,
mais l'effort de braquage sera supérieur, plus particulièrement à basse vitesse. Une perte soudaine de la
direction assistée ainsi qu'une perte de liquide hydraulique sur la chaussée peuvent augmenter les
risques d'accident. Le client risque de constater une augmentation progressive de l'effort de braquage
requis ainsi qu'un bruit en provenance de la pompe de la direction assistée en raison de la fuite de
liquide hydraulique. Les propriétaires témoins de l'un des avertissements décrits ci-dessus doivent garer
leur véhicule de manière sécuritaire et communiquer avec un partenaire d'entretien Mercedes-Benz
afin
de faire inspecter leur véhicule.
Quelles sont les
mesures correctives?
À titre de mesure préventive, Mercedes-Benz
AG, par l'entremise de ses partenaires d'entretien
Mercedes-Benz
, vérifiera les raccords des canalisations de retour de la direction assistée et y installera
un collier de serrage à vis, au besoin. Ce service sera fourni sans frais.
Combien de temps
l’intervention dure-telle?
Le temps nécessaire pour réparer votre véhicule est d’environ 1.5 heures. Votre concessionnaire sera en
mesure de vous fournir une meilleure estimation concernant le temps requis pour cette visite de service.
Que devez-vous faire?
Nous vous demandons donc de communiquer avec votre concessionnaire Mercedes-Benz![]()
autorisé pour fixer un rendez-vous dès que possible (https://www.mercedesbenz.ca/fr/dealers).
Renseignements
supplémentaires
Si vous n’êtes plus le propriétaire du véhicule, ou si vous avez changé d’adresse, veuillez remplir le
formulaire joint et renvoyer les renseignements mis à jour dans l’enveloppe ci-jointe. S’il s’agit d’un
véhicule de location et que vous êtes le locateur, il vous incombe d’envoyer une copie de cet avis ainsi
que de tout avis ultérieur au locataire dans un délai de dix jours ouvrables à compter de la réception du
présent avis, conformément à la Loi sur la sécurité automobile.
Si vous avez encore des questions ou des préoccupations après avoir communiqué avec votre concessionnaire Mercedes
Benz autorisé,
veuillez joindre un représentant de notre Centre d’assistance à la clientèle à l’adresse cs.can@cac.mercedes-benz
.com.
Cordialement,
Service à la clientèle
Mercedes-Benz
Canada
IMPORTANT: Veuillez noter qu’en raison de la pandémie COVID-19, il est possible que certains de nos
concessionnaires ajustent leurs heures d’opération. Il est également fort probable que certaines pièces
soient indisponibles à l’instant. Notre réseau de concessionnaires travaille d’arrache-pied pour
s'adapter aux circonstances et s'engage à continuer de vous offrir du support et de l’assistance, tout
en assurant votre sécurité. Veuillez contacter votre concessionnaire Mercedes-Benz
local pour obtenir
plus de détails et pour confirmer leurs heures d'ouverture actuelles.
CODE À BARRES (NIV)
TO_BE_REMOVED
NOM DU CLIENT
ADRESSE DU CLIENT
ADRESSE DU CLIENT
ADRESSE DU CLIENT
CODE À BARRES (N° DE RAPPEL TC)
Rappel TC n° 2020517
N° de Référence 4695079
Rappel MBC n° 2020120004
MODÈLE/ANNÉE DU VÉHICULE
NIV
16 avril, 2021
Renseignements à l’intention des clients
Si votre adresse ou le propriétaire du véhicule ont changé, veuillez remplir la section ci-dessous, la placer dans l’enveloppe ci-jointe, et
l’envoyer par voie postale.
Si vous n’êtes plus le propriétaire de ce véhicule, veuillez faire parvenir cet avis au nouveau propriétaire, si possible. Le nouveau
propriétaire doit communiquer avec Mercedes-Benz
Canada par courriel à l’adresse cs.can@cac.mercedes-benz
.com et inclure une preuve
de propriété du NIV susmentionné.
Remarque : Si vous êtes toujours le propriétaire du véhicule et que vous n’avez pas changé d’adresse, vous pouvez jeter ce
formulaire.
☐Exporté
☐Vendu
☐Location, véhicule retourné
☐Volé
☐Mis au rebut
☐Autre__________________
☐Mon nouveau nom ou ma nouvelle adresse:
Nom, prénom
Adresse
Appartement
Ville
Province
Code Postal
Adresse électronique
Téléphone (numéros uniquement)
Cellulaire (numéros uniquement)
Langue préférée
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☐Français
Date_____________________
Signature__________________________________
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