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2019-2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and others recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall on September 29, 2020. It covers about 4,010 vehicles.

vehicles affected
4,010
reported
Sep 29, 2020
owners notified
Jan 19, 2021
related complaints
7

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong
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.
Risk
A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 20V595000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about fuel system problems.

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Questions about recall 20V595000

Is there a recall on the 2019-2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and others hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 20V595000, reported on September 29, 2020, covers about 4,010 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V595000?

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.

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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