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Freightliner Sprinter 1500 2019–2025technical service bulletin

Bulletin LI35.00-N-080267_1 · NHTSA communication 11033160 · issued May 26, 2026

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Power Train
component
2019–2025
model years
39
vehicle entries

Official summary

Sprinter 907 - Rear Axle Noise Diagnosis Best Practices Complaint Various noises from area of rear axle while driving Cause A: Howling Noises The high‑frequency howling noise is caused by the normal meshing behavior of the rear axle gear set, consisting of the pinion and crown gear. Two example noise recordings are provided in the attachment for reference. The volume and perception of this noise can vary depending on vehicle weight and load condition. Due to the current design of the Sprinter rear axle, it is not possible to completely isolate or decouple the the vibration generated by the nor

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