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Mercedes-Benz recall VS3FEDERB

Mercedes-Benz calls it VS3FEDERB. NHTSA filed it as campaign 24V517000 on Jul 9, 2024: suspension on the 2023–2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, 1,232 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
24V5170002023–2024 Mercedes-Benz SprinterSuspensionJul 9, 20241,232high
Problem Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The spring U-bolts for the rear axle may have reduced strength due to improper heat-treatment, which can cause the rear axle to shift out of position. Risk An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the spring U-bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FEDERB.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 24V517000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. VS3FEDERB is the number Mercedes-Benz assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 24V517000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is VS3FEDERB the same recall as 24V517000?

Yes. VS3FEDERB is Mercedes-Benz’s own number for it; 24V517000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does VS3FEDERB cover?

2023–2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, 1,232 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the VS3FEDERB repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.