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Vans - Bolt fasteners on rear step not properly tightened
Official notice
1 Dec 2021
Last checked
1 Dec 2021
An official NHTSA notice concerns Vans - Bolt 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. Published 2021-12-01.
What to do now
Dealers will tighten the bolt fasteners and replace the console and attaching hardware, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed february 11, 2022. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3hecktri.
Units affected
30
Recall number
VS3HECKTRI
Official notice
2021-12-01
The hazard
The hazard
Loose bolt fasteners may allow the rear step to separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Vans. Contact: Daimler Vans USA, LLC.
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