Freightliner Sprinter 1500, Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500, Sprinter 4500 and 5 more (2019): Structure
Recall 20V181000 · Mar 25, 2020 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
48,791
vehicles affected
48,791
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V181000
- Date
- Mar 25, 2020
- Maker
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Units affected
- 48,791
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Frame and members > Underbody shields; Service brakes, air > Supply > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The rear part of the fender liner on the front axle may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluid.
What can happen
Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the brake hoses, as necessary. Additionally, the fender liners will be modified. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BRADVER.
Vehicles covered
9 models, 9 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V181000?
9 models: Freightliner Sprinter 1500 (2019), Freightliner Sprinter 2500 (2019), Freightliner Sprinter 3500 (2019) and 6 more, about 48,791 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V181000?
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the brake hoses, as necessary. Additionally, the fender liners will be modified. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at.
What can happen?
Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, 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.