CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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 rear edge of the front-axle fender liner can rub against a brake hose on these 2019 Sprinter vans, which may wear the hose and cause a loss of brake fluid.
Losing brake fluid can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, which raises the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified. Authorized Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the brake hoses as needed and modify the fender liners, all free of charge. Owners can call Daimler Vans USA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 (recall number VS3BRADVER), and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle