Daimler Vans Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #20V078000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V078000 by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc. Affecting 2019 mercedes benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles Includes 4,424 affected units, Possible Exhaust Leak May cause Fire, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2019 mercedes benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V078000
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2020-02-12T00:00:00
Subject: Possible exhaust leak may cause fire
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 4,424

Details

MFR Campaign Number: VS3AGROHR
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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 Summary: If the connecting screws are not properly tightened, hot exhaust gases may leak from the egr pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 96.34

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