Freightliner Sprinter 1500, Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500, Sprinter 4500 and 4 more (2019): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 20V079000 · Feb 12, 2020 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
4,385
vehicles affected
4,385
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V079000
- Date
- Feb 12, 2020
- Maker
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Units affected
- 4,385
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Exhaust system
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The flange connection between the exhaust gas turbocharger and the exit to the diesel particulate filter may not be attached properly, potentially causing an exhaust gas leak.
What can happen
An exhaust gas leak in the engine compartment increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace the flange seals and properly tighten the connection, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FLABIND.
Vehicles covered
8 models, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Sprinter 1500 | 2019 |
| Freightliner | Sprinter 2500 | 2019 |
| Freightliner | Sprinter 3500 | 2019 |
| Freightliner | Sprinter 4500 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter 1500 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter 2500 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter 3500 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter 4500 | 2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V079000?
8 models: Freightliner Sprinter 1500 (2019), Freightliner Sprinter 2500 (2019), Freightliner Sprinter 3500 (2019) and 5 more, about 4,385 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V079000?
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace the flange seals and properly tighten the connection, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FLABIND.
What can happen?
An exhaust gas leak in the engine compartment increases the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.