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NHTSA recall 20V078000

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system

Freightliner Sprinter 1500 and 7 more

Reported Feb 12, 20204,424 vehicles affectedDaimler Vans USA, LLCMaker’s number VS3AGROHR

The defect

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The connecting screws on the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipe may not have been correctly tightened.

The risk

If the connecting screws are not properly tightened, hot exhaust gases may leak from the EGR pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.

The remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will renew the screw connection and the flange seals on the exhaust gas recirculation pipe, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on April 6, 2020. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3AGROHR.

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust systemEngine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Freightliner Sprinter 1500
2019
Freightliner Sprinter 2500
2019
Freightliner Sprinter 3500
2019
Freightliner Sprinter 4500
2019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500
2019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
2019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
2019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500
2019

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.