NHTSA Recall 20V595000
Filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 2020-09-29. An estimated 4,010 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinters. The fuel line clamps may loosen and result in a fuel leak.
Risk
A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the fuel hose clamp connections and tighten or replace the components as needed, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 9, 2020. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SCHELLE.
Manufacturer campaign number: VS3SCHELLE
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500
- 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500
- 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500
- 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500
- 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500
- 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 3500
- 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500
- 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 4500
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500