Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Fuel system, gasoline
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.
What could happen
A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Freightliner Sprinter 1500 2019–2020
- Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2019–2020
- Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2019–2020
- Freightliner Sprinter 4500 2019–2020
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 2019–2020
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2019–2020
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2019–2020
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 2019–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V595000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 29, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jan 19, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,010
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Maker's own recall number
- VS3SCHELLE
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.