Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label may indicate the maximum speed at 55 kilometers per hour (kph) rather than as 34 miles per hour (mph).
What could happen
With only the metric speed listed on the spare tire label, the driver could misinterpret the kph as mph and operate the vehicle with the spare tire installed at higher speeds than the tire can withstand, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace it with the label with the correct maximum speed information indicated in miles per hour, 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 VS3BEGRESS.
Vehicles covered
- Freightliner Sprinter 1500 2018–2019
- Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2018–2019
- Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2018–2019
- Freightliner Sprinter 4500 2018–2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 2018–2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2018–2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2018–2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 2018–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V155000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 18, 2020
- Owners notified
- May 15, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 289
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment › Other › Labels
- Maker's own recall number
- VS3BEGRESS
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: Electrical system Mar 24, 2023
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Power train Oct 21, 2022
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.