2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and others recall: underbody shields
Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall on March 25, 2020. It covers about 48,791 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 48,791
- reported
- Mar 25, 2020
- owners notified
- May 22, 2020
- related complaints
- 7
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 20V181000
Affected vehicles
- Freightliner Sprinter 1500 2019 2019
- Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2019 2019
- Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2019 2019
- Freightliner Sprinter 4500 2019 2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 2019 2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2019 2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2019 2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 2019 2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (Vs30) 2019 2019
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about body 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 45002019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (Vs30)
Questions about recall 20V181000
Is there a recall on the 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and others underbody shields?
Yes. Recall 20V181000, reported on March 25, 2020, covers about 48,791 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V181000?
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.
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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