Campaign 20V-595

Fuel line clamps may loosen and result in a fuel leak

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Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinters. The fuel line clamps may loosen and result in a fuel leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the fuel hose clamp connections and tighten or replace the components as needed, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 9, 2020. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SCHELLE.

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 20V595000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

8 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about fuel system on these vehicles: 7, of which 1 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 20V-595
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
FreightlinerSprinter 15002019 to 20200
FreightlinerSprinter 25002019 to 20200
FreightlinerSprinter 35002019 to 20200
FreightlinerSprinter 45002019 to 20200
Mercedes-BenzSprinter 15002019 to 20201
Mercedes-BenzSprinter 25002019 to 20205
Mercedes-BenzSprinter 35002019 to 20201
Mercedes-BenzSprinter 45002019 to 20200
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.