2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Recalled for Fuel Pump Leak Risk
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vans because an open port on the fuel pump may leak fuel onto the roadway, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 fuel leak that increases the risk of a crash, which is a risk-of-harm product defect where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles from platform 907 (VS30). The recall addresses a potential defect where the fuel delivery module (fuel pump) may have an open port.
An open port on the fuel pump module may result in fuel leaking onto the roadway, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries, deaths, or property damage associated with this defect.
Dealers will check for the additional nozzle on the fuel pump and install a closure onto the nozzle as needed, free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES-BENZ, FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER (VS30)
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Fuel System
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 46
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 (1)
- SPRINTER (VS30)
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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