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- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Problem
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The retaining washer and bolt that connect the brake pedal to the bearing block, may come loose and detach. This could cause the brake lights to stay illuminated, even when the brake pedal is not pressed.
- Risk
- Malfunctioning brake lights can fail to alert other motorists of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners and dealers will secure a bearing bracket to brake pedal by retrofitting an additional retaining ring (with PNR A 907 994 01 00) at the bearing bracket of brake pedal, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on May 3, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BREBOL.
- 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 retaining washer and bolt that attach the brake pedal to its bearing block can loosen and come off. When this happens, the brake lights may stay illuminated even when the pedal is not pressed.
Lights that stay on can fail to warn drivers behind you that you are slowing or stopping, which raises the risk of a rear-end crash.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer, who will install an additional retaining ring at the brake pedal bearing bracket. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls, and you can contact Daimler Vans USA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 for more information.
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