Recall 20V155000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Report Date
20200318
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Affected Vehicles
16 models

Defect Description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label may indicate the maximum speed at 55 kilometers per hour (kph) rather than as 34 miles per hour (mph).

Safety Consequence

With only the metric speed listed on the spare tire label, the driver could misinterpret the kph as mph and operate the vehicle with the spare tire installed at higher speeds than the tire can withstand, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace it with the label with the correct maximum speed information indicated in miles per hour, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BEGRESS.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2018 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500
2018 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
2018 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500
2018 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500
2018 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 1500
2018 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500
2018 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500
2018 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 4500
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.