Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V798000

Fuel system, diesel

Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-11-07.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V798000

Fuel system, diesel

Component
Fuel system, diesel
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
4,987
Reported to NHTSA
2019-11-07
Owners notified
2020-01-03

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with diesel fuel systems. The bayonet lock between the fuel pump and the fuel tank may not have been closed and locked during manufacturing. As a result, a leak between the fuel pump and the fuel tank could occur. In addition, a gas station fuel pump may not automatically stop once the tank fill level is reached, potentially causing the fuel to overflow.

Safety risk

A diesel fuel leak can create slippery road conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bayonet lock on the fuel pump, locking it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 3, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KRAFMOD.

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.

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 8 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 15002019
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 25002019
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 35002019
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 45002019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15002019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 45002019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.