2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter EGR Pipe Fire Risk Recall
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vans because loose EGR pipe screws may allow hot exhaust gases to leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (loose EGR pipe screws) that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The recall involves the Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500, and 4500 models. The defect is that the connecting screws on the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipe may not have been correctly tightened.
If the connecting screws are not properly tightened, hot exhaust gases may leak from the EGR pipe, which increases the risk of a fire. The recall began on May 4, 2020, following an interim notification issued to owners on April 6, 2020.
Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will renew the screw connection and the flange seals on the exhaust gas recirculation pipe free of charge. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3AGROHR. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- FREIGHTLINER, MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 1500, SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 4500
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Van
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 4,424
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (4)
- SPRINTER 2500
- SPRINTER 1500
- SPRINTER 3500
- SPRINTER 4500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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