Loss of Steering Control from Unsecured Strut BoltA loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash. December 15, 2023 NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V849000NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V849000Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLCComponents SUSPENSIONPotential Number of Units Affected 33 SummaryDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The front left suspension… Continue reading 2023 MB Sprinter
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2021-2023 MB Freightliner – Sprinter
Windows & Interior Lashing Rail Cargo May DetachAn insufficiently bonded window can detach during a crash, and objects secured to an insufficiently bonded interior lashing rail can detach, increasing the risk of injury. December 1, 2023 NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V806000NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V806000Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLCComponents STRUCTUREPotential Number of Units Affected 131 SummaryDaimler Vans… Continue reading 2021-2023 MB Freightliner – Sprinter
2022-2023 Ford Transit
Rearview Camera Image May Not DisplayLoss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver’s rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. August 25, 2023 NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V598000NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V598000Manufacturer Ford Motor CompanyComponents BACK OVER PREVENTIONPotential Number of Units Affected 177,402 SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021… Continue reading 2022-2023 Ford Transit
2020-2023 Ford Transit
Generator Fuel Hose May Cause Gas LeakA gasoline leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire. July 19, 2023 NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V499000NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V499000Manufacturer QUALITY VANSComponents FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEPotential Number of Units Affected 10 SummaryQuality Vans (Quality Vans) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ford Transit vans equipped with… Continue reading 2020-2023 Ford Transit
2021-2022 MB Freightliner – Sprinter
Loss of Drive Power from Fuel Pump ShutdownA loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. June 26, 2023 NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V444000NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V444000Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLCComponents FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEPotential Number of Units Affected 20,500 SummaryDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Freightliner Sprinter and 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz… Continue reading 2021-2022 MB Freightliner – Sprinter
Acuva ArrowMAX 2.0 UV-LED Water Treatment System
Acuva ArrowMAX 2.0 UV-LED The Acuva system works with a pre-filter and an UV-Led to clean the drinking water in my van, during my travels through the US. It comes with an optional faucet that is equipped with a blue lamp, showing when the UV-Led is working. To install the faucet, I have to drill… Continue reading Acuva ArrowMAX 2.0 UV-LED Water Treatment System
2019-2021 ProMaster
Unsecured Transmission May Cause RollawayA partially engaged park pawl can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. April 27, 2023 NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V301000NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V301000Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)Components POWER TRAINPotential Number of Units Affected 165,503 SummaryChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster vehicles… Continue reading 2019-2021 ProMaster
Above the Clouds
This trip in the fall of 2022 will lead me on a 14-day hiking tour of northern Georgia, southern Tennessee and a slice of North Carolina While testing the van out for permanent Van Living, I visited the following locations: Read the full story with descriptions, photos, visited locations (GPS) and FREE downloadable hiking trails… Continue reading Above the Clouds
Hiking to Wesser Bald Fire Tower
This trip in the fall of 2022 will lead me on a 14-day hiking tour of northern Georgia, southern Tennessee and a slice of South Carolina While testing the van out for permanent Van Living, I visited the following locations: Read the full story with descriptions, photos, visited locations (GPS) and FREE downloadable hiking trails… Continue reading Hiking to Wesser Bald Fire Tower
2019-2022 MB Freightliner – Sprinter
Instrument Panel May Fail to Display InformationA blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed, fuel gauge, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash. March 24, 2023 NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V204000NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V204000Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLCComponents ELECTRICAL SYSTEMPotential Number of Units Affected 6,857 SummaryDaimler Vans… Continue reading 2019-2022 MB Freightliner – Sprinter