NHTSA Campaign 20V078000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Issued by Daimler Vans USA, LLC · Reported Feb 12, 2020 · 4,424 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500 2019 4,424
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 2019 4,424
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 2019 4,424
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500 2019 4,424
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500 2019 4,424
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 2019 4,424
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2019 4,424
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 4500 2019 4,424

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V078000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.