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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 20V078000

2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 — Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

Published February 13, 2020 · Recall initiated: February 12, 2020

Summary

NHTSA records recall 20V078000, published February 13, 2020 and initiated February 12, 2020. Recalling firm: Daimler Vans USA, LLC; 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 — Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve).

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Model
SPRINTER 2500
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Lot
2019 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 | 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500 | 2019 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 | 2019 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500 | 2019 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500 | 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 4500 | 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 — Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve) recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V078000 on February 13, 2020. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FREIGHTLINER. Model: SPRINTER 2500.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)