Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V078000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)

Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-02-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V078000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)

Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
4,424
Reported to NHTSA
2020-02-12
Owners notified
2020-05-04

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The connecting screws on the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipe may not have been correctly tightened.

Safety risk

If the connecting screws are not properly tightened, hot exhaust gases may leak from the EGR pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will renew the screw connection and the flange seals on the exhaust gas recirculation pipe, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on April 6, 2020. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3AGROHR.

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.