Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V631000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-10-14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V631000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
463
Reported to NHTSA
2020-10-14
Owners notified
2020-11-24

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The outer area of the brake hoses on the front and rear axles may have been damaged during production.

Safety risk

Over time, the hose could begin to leak brake fluid, affecting the braking performance of the vehicle, including the potential loss of directional stability when braking, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the condition of the brake hoses on the front and rear axles and replace them as needed, free of charge. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3MONTLAU.

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

4 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15002020
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002020
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002020
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 45002020

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.