Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System
NHTSA campaign 20V078000 · announced February 12, 2020 · filed by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc · 4,424 units affected
The problem
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.
What to do
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.
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
- 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
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.