Freightliner Sprinter 1500, Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500, Sprinter 4500 and 4 more (2019): Fuel system, diesel
Recall 19V798000 · Nov 7, 2019 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
4,987
vehicles affected
4,987
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V798000
- Date
- Nov 7, 2019
- Maker
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Units affected
- 4,987
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, diesel
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with diesel fuel systems. The bayonet lock between the fuel pump and the fuel tank may not have been closed and locked during manufacturing. As a result, a leak between the fuel pump and the fuel tank could occur. In addition, a gas station fuel pump may not automatically stop once the tank fill level is reached, potentially causing the fuel to overflow.
What can happen
A diesel fuel leak can create slippery road conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bayonet lock on the fuel pump, locking it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 3, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KRAFMOD.
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 19V798000?
8 models: Freightliner Sprinter 1500 (2019), Freightliner Sprinter 2500 (2019), Freightliner Sprinter 3500 (2019) and 5 more, about 4,987 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V798000?
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bayonet lock on the fuel pump, locking it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 3, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KRAFMOD.
What can happen?
A diesel fuel leak can create slippery road conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.