NHTSA recall 20V181000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 20V181000 |
| Manufacturer's number | VS3BRADVER |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Reported | 2020-03-25 |
| Owners notified | 2020-05-22 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Units potentially affected | 48791 |
| Part numbers | A907 684 03 00, A907 684 01 00, A907 684 02 00, A907 684 00 00, A907 428 42 00; A907 428 29 00; A907 428 96 00; A907 428 30 00; A907 428 31 00 |
| Report | Annual report 3, for 2024 quarter 2 to 2025 quarter 1 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2025-04-08 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 48791 |
| Reported remedied | 45761 (93%) |
| Reported unreachable | 0 |
| Reported removed | 2 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2025 quarter 1, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.
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.
| 2019 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500 | Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
|---|---|
| 2019 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 | Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2019 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 | Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2019 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500 | Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER (VS30) | Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500 | Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 | Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 4500 | Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.