CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A diesel fuel leak can create slippery road conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A bayonet lock between the fuel pump and the fuel tank may not have been closed and locked during manufacturing. This can allow a leak between the fuel pump and the fuel tank, and fuel may also overflow during refueling because a gas station pump may not automatically shut off when the tank is full.
A diesel fuel leak can create slippery road conditions, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should treat any smell of diesel or visible fuel dripping from the vehicle as a reason to stop driving it and have it checked.
Dealers will inspect the bayonet lock on the fuel pump and lock it as necessary at no cost to you. Owners will be notified by mail. You can also contact Daimler Vans USA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 using recall number VS3KRAFMOD, and check your VIN for open recalls.
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