Van Mods This time I make some repairs to the sliding door of my Ford Transit, I finish the ceiling installation and find a storage solution for my water filter. CEILING Still had to finish part of the ceiling edge of the van, which holds up the ceiling at the edges. The rounded corners were… Continue reading Van Mods
Category: Cargo Vans
Vanlife Starts
Permanent Vanlife is still about one year away, so I decided to get a feel for it, by planning multiple one-week trips in the van, throughout the US Southeast. Part of a 7-day trip to the Florida Panhandle in my Ford Transit Van Build. Day 1 Besides enjoyment, the goal of these multi-day journeys is… Continue reading Vanlife Starts
2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500-2500-3500-4500
December 15 2021 NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V972000 Software May Cause Unintentional Vehicle Movement Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number 21V972000 Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected 48400 Summary Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner… Continue reading 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500-2500-3500-4500
2020 Ford Transit
December 16 2021 NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V978000Driveshaft May Separate Driveshaft separation can result in a loss of drive power, or unintended movement while parked if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number 21V978000 Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Components POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected 4548 Summary… Continue reading 2020 Ford Transit
2021 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500-2500-3500-4500
December 01 2021 NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V934000Bolt Fasteners on Rear Step Not Properly Tightened Loose bolt fasteners may allow the rear step to separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number 21V934000 Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC Components STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected 30… Continue reading 2021 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500-2500-3500-4500
2021 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500-2500-3500-4500
December 01 2021 NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V933000 Fender Liner May Damage Brake Hose A damaged brake hose may leak brake fluid, extending the distance needed to stop the vehicleand increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number 21V933000 Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected 98… Continue reading 2021 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500-2500-3500-4500
2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
November 03 2021 NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V854000 The incorrect-size brake discs may affect braking performance, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number 21V854000 Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected 1 SummaryDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is… Continue reading 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
October 06 2021 NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V779000 Starter-Generator Wiring Harness May Short. An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number 21V779000 Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected 38 SummaryDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. A cable duct… Continue reading 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
2021 RAM ProMaster
September 9, 2021 NHTSA Campaign Number 21V699000SEAT BELTS Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram ProMaster City and Ram ProMaster vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal… Continue reading 2021 RAM ProMaster
2015-2020 Ford Transit
August 11 2021 NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V631000Parking Brake Cable May Fail Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number 21V631000 Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Components PARKING BRAKE Potential Number of Units Affected 24 Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An… Continue reading 2015-2020 Ford Transit