Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2020 Sprinter Vans Due to Brake Hose Defect
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans because damaged brake hoses may leak fluid, increasing crash risk.
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 in the braking system that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500, and 4500 vehicles. The recall involves 463 units where the outer area of the brake hoses on the front and rear axles may have been damaged during production.
Over time, the damaged hoses could begin to leak brake fluid. This affects the braking performance of the vehicle, including the potential loss of directional stability when braking, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The recall began on November 24, 2020. Dealers will check the condition of the brake hoses on the front and rear axles and replace them as needed, 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
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 1500, SPRINTER 4500, SPRINTER 3500
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Brake System
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 463
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 4500
- SPRINTER 3500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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