Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
NHTSA campaign 20V595000 · announced September 29, 2020 · filed by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc · 4,010 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.
What to 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.
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
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.