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NHTSA recall 20V181000

Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Freightliner Sprinter 1500 and 8 more

Reported Mar 25, 202048,791 vehicles affectedDaimler Vans USA, LLCMaker’s number VS3BRADVER

The defect

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The rear part of the fender liner on the front axle may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluid.

The risk

Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the brake hoses, as necessary. Additionally, the fender liners will be modified. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BRADVER.

Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsStructure › Frame and members › Underbody shields

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
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30)
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.