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SevereNHTSA·21V933000·Announced 2021-12-01

2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vehicles Recalled for Brake Hose Damage Risk

Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2021 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vans because the front fender liner may damage the brake hose, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The affected models include the Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500, and 4500. The recall addresses a potential issue where the front axle fender liner and the brake hose may be positioned too close to each other.

This proximity allows the fender liner to contact and damage the brake hose. A damaged brake hose may leak brake fluid, which extends the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury or death associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect the condition and clearance of the brake hose, modify the fender liner trim, and replace the brake hose as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2022. 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 3500, SPRINTER 4500, SPRINTER 1500, SPRINTER 2500
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Van
Hazard
Affected units
98

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 4500
  • SPRINTER 1500
  • SPRINTER 2500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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