Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V156000

Equipment: other: labels

Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-03-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V156000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
332
Reported to NHTSA
2020-03-18
Owners notified
2020-05-15

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label indicating the maximum speed may have not been affixed to the spare tire.

Safety risk

Without the label, an operator may be unaware of the maximum speed limit of the spare tire and operate the vehicle at a excessive speed, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will attach the speed limitation label on the spare wheel, 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 VS3BEGREPP.

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

16 model years across 8 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 15002019 2018
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 25002019 2018
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 35002019 2018
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 45002019 2018
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15002019 2018
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002019 2018
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002019 2018
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 45002019 2018

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.