Daimler Vans Recalls 2018-2019 Sprinter Vehicles for Incorrect Spare Tire Label
Daimler Vans is recalling 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles because the spare tire label may list the maximum speed in kilometers per hour instead of miles per hour.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a labeling error could lead to a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The recall involves the 1500, 2500, 3500, and 4500 models. The defect is that the spare tire label may indicate the maximum speed at 55 kilometers per hour (kph) rather than 34 miles per hour (mph).
With only the metric speed listed on the spare tire label, a driver could misinterpret the kph value as mph. This could lead to operating the vehicle with the spare tire installed at higher speeds than the tire can withstand, increasing the risk of a crash.
The recall began on May 15, 2020. Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace the label with one that indicates the correct maximum speed in miles per hour, free of charge. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FREIGHTLINER, MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 1500, SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 4500
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Van
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 289
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 3500
- SPRINTER 1500
- SPRINTER 2500
- SPRINTER 4500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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