NHTSA safety recall

Recall 20V595000 · manufacturer campaign VS3SCHELLE

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings — Freightliner, Mercedes-benz · reported 29 Sep 2020 · 4,010 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinters. The fuel line clamps may loosen and result in a fuel leak.

The risk

A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the fuel hose clamp connections and tighten or replace the components as needed, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 9, 2020. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SCHELLE.

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.

NHTSA campaign
20V595000
Manufacturer campaign
VS3SCHELLE
Filed by
Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Report received
29 Sep 2020
Owners notified
19 Jan 2021
Potentially affected
4,010

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 2019 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 1500 2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 1500 2019 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500 2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500 2019 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 3500 2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 3500 2019 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 4500 2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 4500

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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