MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 1500 2019: TIRES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V157000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | SPRINTER 1500 | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-05-15 | 2020-03-18 | 2020-03-19 |
Production Dates: 2019-02-08 - 2019-06-19
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: VS3LAUFRI
Component: TIRES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 65
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Vans USA, LLC "DVUSA" is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with winter tires. The tires may not have been correctly installed, possibly resulting in reduced traction in wet or snowy conditions.
A reduction in traction may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect the running direction of the tires, correcting them as necessary. If the thread wear is uneven, the tires will be replaced. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3LAUFRI.
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.
