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Campaign 20V-802

Rear brake calipers may leak brake fluid into the housing of the electric parking brake connected to the rear axle service brake system, allowing…

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Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with electric parking brakes. The rear brake calipers may leak brake fluid into the housing of the electric parking brake connected to the rear axle service brake system, allowing air to enter the hydraulic brake system.

Consequence

Air in the brake system can result in extended brake pedal travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will replace the rear brake calipers, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed on January 4, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BREPB.

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 20V802000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

8 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about brakes on these vehicles: 31, of which 10 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 20V-802
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
FreightlinerSprinter 15002019 to 20200
FreightlinerSprinter 25002019 to 20201
FreightlinerSprinter 35002019 to 20200
FreightlinerSprinter 45002019 to 20200
Mercedes-BenzSprinter 15002019 to 20200
Mercedes-BenzSprinter 25002019 to 202021
Mercedes-BenzSprinter 35002019 to 20209
Mercedes-BenzSprinter 45002019 to 20200
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.