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.