Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V802000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-12-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V802000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
9,094
Reported to NHTSA
2020-12-21
Owners notified
2022-01-05

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with electric parking brakes. The rear brake calipers may leak brake fluid into the housing of the electric parking brake connected to the rear axle service brake system, allowing air to enter the hydraulic brake system.

Safety risk

Air in the brake system can result in extended brake pedal travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will replace the rear brake calipers, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed on January 4, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BREPB.

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 15002020 2019
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 25002020 2019
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 35002020 2019
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 45002020 2019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15002020 2019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002020 2019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002020 2019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 45002020 2019

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.