NHTSA Campaign 20V181000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA campaign 20V181000 covers 3 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. The repair is free.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed the report for 20V181000 with NHTSA on March 25, 2020; the manufacturer initiated the recall.
For 20V181000, NHTSA lists up to 48,791 potentially affected vehicles.
Owner notification letters for 20V181000 were scheduled from May 22, 2020, 58 days after the report.
20V181000 covers 3 models from Mercedes-Benz, model years 2019.
By potentially affected vehicles, 20V181000 ranks 9 of 96 Daimler Vans USA, LLC recalls on this site.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The rear part of the fender liner on the front axle may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluid.
- The risk
- Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the brake hoses, as necessary. Additionally, the fender liners will be modified. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BRADVER.
Reported March 25, 2020
Vehicles covered by 20V181000 (3)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 20V181000, 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: March 25, 2020. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted