Daimler Vans Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #20V155000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V155000 by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc. Affecting 2018-2019 mercedes-benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles Includes 289 affected units, Incorrect Spare Tire Label, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2018-2019 mercedes-benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles

Defect Summary

Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2018-2019 mercedes-benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles. the spare tire label may indicate the maximum speed at 55 kilometers per hour (kph) rather than as 34 miles per hour (mph).

Corrective Action

Dvusa will notify owners, and mercedes-benz or freightliner sprinter dealers will replace it with the label with the correct maximum speed information indicated in miles per hour, 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 vs3begress.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V155000
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2020-03-18T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect spare tire label
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 289

Details

MFR Campaign Number: VS3BEGRESS
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2018-2019 mercedes-benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles. the spare tire label may indicate the maximum speed at 55 kilometers per hour (kph) rather than as 34 miles per hour (mph).
Consequence Summary: With only the metric speed listed on the spare tire label, the driver could misinterpret the kph as mph and operate the vehicle with the spare tire installed at higher speeds than the tire can withstand, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dvusa will notify owners, and mercedes-benz or freightliner sprinter dealers will replace it with the label with the correct maximum speed information indicated in miles per hour, 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 vs3begress.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 90.97

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NHTSA ID: 20V155000
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