Campaign 21V-854

Front axle was equipped with the incorrect-size brake discs

Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling one 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicle. The front axle was equipped with the incorrect-size brake discs.

Consequence

The incorrect-size brake discs may affect braking performance, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

A dealer will replace the brake discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BRESCHE.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 21V854000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

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

Vehicles covered by campaign 21V-854
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Mercedes-Benz	Sprinter (VS30)	2020	0

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.

Before the recall

1 service bulletin on this component came first

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

25V-135 Feb 28, 2025
Parking brake cable bracket welds may fail and disengage the parking brake
25V-090 Feb 14, 2025
Welds on the helical gear within the rear axle drivetrain may fail, causing a loss of drive power
22V-066 Feb 8, 2022
Brake fluid reservoir may be incorrectly mounted, which can allow it to detach
21V-933 Dec 1, 2021
Front axle fender liner and brake hose may be too close, allowing the fender liner to contact and damage the brake hose
21V-152 Mar 10, 2021
Retaining washer and bolt that connect the brake pedal to the bearing block, may come loose and detach
20V-802 Dec 21, 2020
Rear brake calipers may leak brake fluid into the housing of the electric parking brake connected to the rear axle service brake system, allowing…