NHTSA Campaign 20V157000

TIRES

Issued by Daimler Vans USA, LLC · Reported Mar 18, 2020 · 65 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with winter tires. The tires may not have been correctly installed, possibly resulting in reduced traction in wet or snowy conditions.

Consequence

A reduction in traction may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect the running direction of the tires, correcting them as necessary. If the thread wear is uneven, the tires will be replaced. All services will be performed 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 VS3LAUFRI.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500 2019 65
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 2019 65
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 2019 65
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500 2019 65
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500 2019 65
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 2019 65
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2019 65
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 4500 2019 65

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V157000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.