2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and others recall: tires
Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall on March 18, 2020. It covers about 65 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 65
- reported
- Mar 18, 2020
- owners notified
- May 15, 2020
- related complaints
- 1
Tires
- What is wrong
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with winter tires. The tires may not have been correctly installed, possibly resulting in reduced traction in wet or snowy conditions.
- Risk
- A reduction in traction may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect the running direction of the tires, correcting them as necessary. If the thread wear is uneven, the tires will be replaced. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3LAUFRI.
Recall number 20V157000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about tires problems.
2019 Freightliner Sprinter 15002019 Freightliner Sprinter 25002019 Freightliner Sprinter 35002019 Freightliner Sprinter 45002019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15002019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500
Questions about recall 20V157000
Is there a recall on the 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and others tires?
Yes. Recall 20V157000, reported on March 18, 2020, covers about 65 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V157000?
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect the running direction of the tires, correcting them as necessary. If the thread wear is uneven, the tires will be replaced. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3LAUFRI.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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