Recall 20V181000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS Defect in 2019-2019 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
RECALL This recall affects up to 48,791 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 20V181000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 48,791 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2019 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500, 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500, 2019 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500, 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 4500, 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER (VS30), 2019 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500, 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500, 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500, 2019 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 25V601000 | 2025 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 402 | |
| 25V603000 | 2024 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 343 | |
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| 25V046000 | 2024 FREIGHTLINER EM2 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM | 810 | |
| 25V187000 | 2025 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1,968 | |
| 24V924000 | 2020 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE | 139 | |
| 24V736000 | 2025 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 620 | |
| 23V806000 | 2021 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500 | STRUCTURE:BODY | 131 |