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- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label indicating the maximum speed may have not been affixed to the spare tire.
- Risk
- Without the label, an operator may be unaware of the maximum speed limit of the spare tire and operate the vehicle at a excessive speed, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will attach the speed limitation label on the spare wheel, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BEGREPP.
- 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
On certain 2018 Sprinter vans sold under the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner names, the label showing the spare tire's maximum speed may not have been attached to the spare tire. Without that label, a driver may not know the spare's speed limit and could drive faster than the spare tire is rated for.
Driving at excessive speed on a spare tire raises the risk of tire failure and a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk, especially if they ever need to use the spare.
The repair is free. Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will attach the speed limitation label to the spare wheel. Owners can contact Daimler Vans USA customer service at 1-877-762-8267, referencing recall number VS3BEGREPP, and can check their VIN for any open recalls.
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