Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The affected Sprinter vehicles from platform 907 (VS30) might have an open port on the fuel delivery module (fuel pump).
What could happen
An open port on the fuel pump module may result in fuel leaking onto the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check for the additional nozzle on the fuel pump and install a closure onto the nozzle as needed, free of charge. The recall began September 18, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is VS3KRASTUF.
Vehicles covered
- Freightliner Sprinter (Vs30) 2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (Vs30) 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V453000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 4, 2020
- Owners notified
- Sep 18, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 46
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
- Maker's own recall number
- VS3KRASTUF
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: Electrical system Feb 17, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Nov 3, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electronic stability control (esc) May 17, 2021
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Steering Apr 6, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Equipment Apr 5, 2021
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Equipment Dec 8, 2020
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.