The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V152000·Announced 2021-03-10

Daimler Recalls 2019-2020 Sprinter Vans for Brake Pedal Bolt Issue

Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vans because a brake pedal bolt may detach, causing brake lights to stay on and increasing crash risk.

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 structural vehicle defect where a component may detach, leading to a risk of harm (crash) that has not yet been reported as an injury or death in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 model year Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The affected models include the Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500, and 4500. The recall involves a defect in the service brakes, specifically the hydraulic pedals and linkages.

The retaining washer and bolt that connect the brake pedal to the bearing block may come loose and detach. If this occurs, the brake lights may remain illuminated even when the brake pedal is not pressed. Malfunctioning brake lights can fail to alert other motorists of the driver's intention, which increases the risk of a crash.

Daimler Vans USA will notify owners, and dealers will secure the bearing bracket to the brake pedal by retrofitting an additional retaining ring at the bearing bracket of the brake pedal at no charge. Owners may contact Daimler Vans USA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. The recall number for this campaign is VS3BREBOL.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER, MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500, SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 4500
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Van
Hazard
Affected units
56,534

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 1500
  • SPRINTER 2500
  • SPRINTER 3500
  • SPRINTER 4500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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