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- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
- Problem
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The connecting screws on the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipe may not have been correctly tightened.
- Risk
- If the connecting screws are not properly tightened, hot exhaust gases may leak from the EGR pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will renew the screw connection and the flange seals on the exhaust gas recirculation pipe, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on April 6, 2020. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3AGROHR.
- 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
The connecting screws on the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipe may not have been correctly tightened at the factory. If they are not properly secured, hot exhaust gases can leak from the EGR pipe.
Hot exhaust leaking near the engine raises the risk of a fire. Owners should watch for warning signs and take the recall seriously rather than waiting for a problem to appear.
The repair is free. Dealers will renew the screw connection and the flange seals on the EGR pipe at no charge. Owners can contact Daimler Vans USA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 and should check their vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
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