Inoperable Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver’s rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. April 27, 2022 NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V281000NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V281000Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLCComponents BACK OVER PREVENTIONPotential Number of Units Affected 12,086 SummaryDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz… Continue reading 2019-2021 MB Freightliner – Sprinter
Category: Cargo Vans
2022 Ford Transit
Rearview Camera Display May Not Operate CorrectlyLoss of the rearview camera image while reversing can reduce the driver’s view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. March 25, 2022 NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V186000NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V186000Manufacturer Ford Motor CompanyComponents BACK OVER PREVENTIONPotential Number of Units Affected 305 SummaryFord Motor Company… Continue reading 2022 Ford Transit
2022 Ford Transit
Rearview Camera Display May Not OperateA camera that does not display a rearview image while reversing can reduce the driver’s view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. March 25, 2022 NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V183000NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V183000Manufacturer Ford Motor CompanyComponents BACK OVER PREVENTIONPotential Number of Units Affected 119 SummaryFord… Continue reading 2022 Ford Transit
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
2021 Sprinter
Torsion Bar Assembled IncorrectlyAn incorrectly assembled torsion bar may fail at the connection between the torsion bar and linkage, resulting in a loss of vehicle stability, and increasing the risk of a crash. March 8, 2022 NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V131000NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V131000Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLCComponents SUSPENSIONPotential Number of Units Affected 2,153 SummaryDaimler Vans… Continue reading 2021 Sprinter
2021 Sprinter
Incorrect GVWR on Tire and Loading Label/FMVSS 120The operator may overload the vehicle, resulting in excessive tire wear and increasing the risk of a crash. February 9, 2022 NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V073000NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V073000Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLCComponents EQUIPMENTPotential Number of Units Affected 2,564 SummaryDaimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz… Continue reading 2021 Sprinter
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