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Mercedes-Benz recall VS3HAUBOSS

Mercedes-Benz calls it VS3HAUBOSS. NHTSA filed it as campaign 19V665000 on Sep 18, 2019: latches/locks/linkages on the 2018–2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, 5,626 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
19V6650002018–2019 Mercedes-Benz SprinterLatches/Locks/LinkagesSep 18, 20195,626high
Problem Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened. As a result, factors such as the vehicle's speed, wind resistance and road conditions may cause the hood to open while the vehicle is being driven. Risk A hood that opens while driving can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the screw connection, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HAUBOSS.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 19V665000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. VS3HAUBOSS 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. 19V665000 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 VS3HAUBOSS the same recall as 19V665000?

Yes. VS3HAUBOSS is Mercedes-Benz’s own number for it; 19V665000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does VS3HAUBOSS cover?

2018–2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, 5,626 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 VS3HAUBOSS repair cost anything?

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