Campaign 20V-156

Spare tire label indicating the maximum speed may have not been affixed to the spare tire

Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label indicating the maximum speed may have not been affixed to the spare tire.

Consequence

Without the label, an operator may be unaware of the maximum speed limit of the spare tire and operate the vehicle at a excessive speed, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will attach the speed limitation label on the spare wheel, 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 VS3BEGREPP.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 20V156000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

8 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about equipment on these vehicles: 1, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 20V-156
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Freightliner	Sprinter 1500	2018 to 2019	0
Freightliner	Sprinter 2500	2018 to 2019	0
Freightliner	Sprinter 3500	2018 to 2019	0
Freightliner	Sprinter 4500	2018 to 2019	0
Mercedes-Benz	Sprinter 1500	2018 to 2019	0
Mercedes-Benz	Sprinter 2500	2018 to 2019	0
Mercedes-Benz	Sprinter 3500	2018 to 2019	0
Mercedes-Benz	Sprinter 4500	2018 to 2019	1

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

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