Mercedes-benz Vans Sprinter: Incorrectly Implemented Threaded Connection Of The Propeller Shaft Intermediate Bearings At The Underbody
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 4 Sprinter vans because the screws connecting the propeller shaft intermediate bearings underneath the vehicle may not have been properly tightened during manufacturing. The fix involves removing and retightening these screws to the correct specifications.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES-BENZ VANS SPRINTER. Units affected: 4
- Reason
- The threaded connection of the propeller shaft intermediate bearings at the underbody has not been verifiably documented in certain Sprinter vehicles. Remedy: Renew the screws of the propeller shaft intermediate bearing and tighten them with the specified torque in the affected vehicles.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2020-08-14
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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