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2019-2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and others recall: caliper

Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall on December 21, 2020. It covers about 9,094 vehicles.

vehicles affected
9,094
reported
Dec 21, 2020
owners notified
Jan 5, 2022
related complaints
31

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with electric parking brakes. The rear brake calipers may leak brake fluid into the housing of the electric parking brake connected to the rear axle service brake system, allowing air to enter the hydraulic brake system.
Risk
Air in the brake system can result in extended brake pedal travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will replace the rear brake calipers, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed on January 4, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BREPB.

Recall number 20V802000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 31 complaints about brakes problems.

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Questions about recall 20V802000

Is there a recall on the 2019-2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and others caliper?

Yes. Recall 20V802000, reported on December 21, 2020, covers about 9,094 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V802000?

DVUSA will replace the rear brake calipers, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed on January 4, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BREPB.

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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