MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2018: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V155000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-05-15 2020-03-18 2020-03-19

Production Dates: 2018-07-04 - 2018-07-19

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: VS3BEGRESS

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 289

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC "DVUSA" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label may indicate the maximum speed at 55 kilometers per hour "kph" rather than as 34 miles per hour "mph".

Consequence

With only the metric speed listed on the spare tire label, the driver could misinterpret the kph as mph and operate the vehicle with the spare tire installed at higher speeds than the tire can withstand, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace it with the label with the correct maximum speed information indicated in miles per hour, 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 VS3BEGRESS.

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.