NHTSA ID Number: 10218945
Manufacturer Communication Number: CSA-016 (Final)
TSB/Document Date: 2022-08-31
Summary
Mercedes-Benz AG (MBAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
vans, has determined that the torsion bar on certain Sprinter
vehicles was not bolted to the torsion bar linkage by the component supplier during front axle assembly in accordance with design specifications. The shim on the torsion bar was incorrectly installed between the nut and the torsion bar, rather than between the ball stud and the torsion bar. Due to the incorrect assembly, the torsion bar may not meet operational strength requirements. Settling effects may occur between the journal flange and the torsion bar. These effects might reduce the bolt preload at the connection, which could increase fatigue on the journal and lead to a fatigue fracture of the journal, which could increase the risk of a crash.
VIN: : d MOTORHOMES
105 2™ Street NW
ae, Red Bay, Alabama 35382
Mercedes-Benz Recall 22V-131
Replace Torsion Bar Linkage
August 23, 2022
Dear Tiffin
Motorhome Customer,
Please see the letter printed on the reverse from Mercedes
-Benz USA, about an interim safety
recall Mercedes-Benz released that is applicable for the VIN listed above. This is the second (2)
of two (2) letters you will receive regarding this subject. This letter informs you that the remedy
for this recall is now available. For any questions regarding this safety recall, please contact
Mercedes
-Benz USA’s Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-367-6372.
Thank you for your attention to this matter,
Tiffin Motorhomes
Recall Department
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
August, 2022
7022080004 ® Aremedy is available for your vehicle.
Tiffin Motorhomes
Inc
105 2nd St NW
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
This notice applies to your vehicle
VIN:
Replace Torsion Bar Linkage and Mounting Hardware
NHTSA Reeall ID: 22V131
« Schedule an appointment with your authorized
Mercedes
-Benz dealer as soon as possible.
© This repair will be provided free of charge.
Red Bay, AL 35582-3859
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.
AN
What is the issue?
The shim on the torsion bar was incorrectly installed, due to a supplier error, which could result in a fatigue fracture,
reducing the vehicle stability. Loss of vehicle stability could increase the risk of a crash.
What will your Mercedes-Benz Dealer do?
An authorized Mercedes
-Benz dealer will inspect and replace the torsion bar linkage and mounting hardware, if
necessary, on the affected vehicles. This could take approximately 1 hour. This service will be provided free of
charge.
Steps to take.
For additional information and to schedule an appointment, please contact your preferred authorized Mercedes-Benz![]()
Sprinter
dealer at your earliest convenience. To locate authorized dealers see https: / //www.mbvans.com/en/dealers.
Please mention you are scheduling an appointment to replace torsion bar linkage and mounting hardware under Recall
Campaign #2022080004.
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 feature that will indicate whether a vehicle has been subject to a safety
recall, and whether that vehicle has had the free remedy performed. See 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
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Phone: (770} 705-0600
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TSB/Document ID: CSA-016 (Final)
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2022-08-26
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Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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