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HighNHTSA·20V156000·Announced 2020-03-18

Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter Recalled for Missing Spare Tire Label

Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2018-2019 Sprinter vans because the spare tire may lack a maximum speed label, increasing the risk of tire failure.

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 (tire failure leading to crash) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) 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 indicating the maximum speed may not have been affixed to the spare tire.

Without this label, an operator may be unaware of the maximum speed limit of the spare tire. This could lead to operating the vehicle at excessive speeds, which increases the risk of tire failure and a crash.

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will attach the speed limitation label on the spare wheel free of charge. The recall began on May 15, 2020. 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
MERCEDES-BENZ, FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 4500, SPRINTER 1500
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Light Commercial Van
Hazard
Affected units
332

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 3500
  • SPRINTER 4500
  • SPRINTER 1500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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