Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The flange connection between the exhaust gas turbocharger and the exit to the diesel particulate filter may not be attached properly, potentially causing an exhaust gas leak.
What could happen
An exhaust gas leak in the engine compartment increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace the flange seals and properly tighten the connection, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FLABIND.
Vehicles covered
- Freightliner Sprinter 1500 2019
- Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2019
- Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2019
- Freightliner Sprinter 4500 2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V079000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 12, 2020
- Owners notified
- Apr 10, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,385
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
- Maker's own recall number
- VS3FLABIND
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Structure Dec 21, 2023
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Structure Dec 21, 2023
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Structure Dec 21, 2023
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Structure Dec 1, 2023
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jun 26, 2023
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Mar 24, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.