MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 1500 2019: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V078000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | SPRINTER 1500 | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-05-04 | 2020-02-12 | 2020-02-13 |
Production Dates: 2019-02-08 - 2019-06-19
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: VS3AGROHR
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4424
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Vans USA, LLC "DVUSA" is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The connecting screws on the exhaust gas recirculation "EGR" pipe may not have been correctly tightened.
If the connecting screws are not properly tightened, hot exhaust gases may leak from the EGR pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will renew the screw connection and the flange seals on the exhaust gas recirculation pipe, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on April 6, 2020. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3AGROHR.
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.
