Recall 20V078000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Report Date

20200212

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Affected Vehicles

8 models

Defect Description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The connecting screws on the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipe may not have been correctly tightened.

Safety Consequence

If the connecting screws are not properly tightened, hot exhaust gases may leak from the EGR pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will renew the screw connection and the flange seals on the exhaust gas recirculation pipe, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on April 6, 2020. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3AGROHR.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2019	FREIGHTLINER	SPRINTER 1500
2019	FREIGHTLINER	SPRINTER 2500
2019	FREIGHTLINER	SPRINTER 3500
2019	FREIGHTLINER	SPRINTER 4500
2019	MERCEDES BENZ	SPRINTER 1500
2019	MERCEDES BENZ	SPRINTER 2500
2019	MERCEDES BENZ	SPRINTER 3500
2019	MERCEDES BENZ	SPRINTER 4500

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.