NHTSA Campaign 20V079000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA campaign 20V079000 covers 2 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the engine and engine cooling: exhaust system. The repair is free.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed the report for 20V079000 with NHTSA on February 12, 2020; the manufacturer initiated the recall.
For 20V079000, NHTSA lists up to 4,385 potentially affected vehicles.
Owner notification letters for 20V079000 were scheduled from April 10, 2020, 58 days after the report.
20V079000 covers 2 models from Mercedes-Benz, model years 2019.
By potentially affected vehicles, 20V079000 ranks 39 of 96 Daimler Vans USA, LLC recalls on this site.
Besides 20V079000, Daimler Vans USA, LLC has 1 other recall on the engine and engine cooling on this site.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The flange connection between the exhaust gas turbocharger and the exit to the diesel particulate filter may not be attached properly, potentially causing an exhaust gas leak.
- The risk
- An exhaust gas leak in the engine compartment increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace the flange seals and properly tighten the connection, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FLABIND.
Reported February 12, 2020
Vehicles covered by 20V079000 (2)
Mercedes-Benz (2)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 20V079000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Newest record on this page: February 12, 2020. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted