MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 4500 2021: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V073000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 4500 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-03-21 2022-02-09 2022-02-10

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: VS3RE58HIN

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2564

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 120

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC "DVUSA" is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The gross vehicle weight rating "GVWR" may be improperly stated on the tire and loading label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."

Consequence

The operator may overload the vehicle, resulting in excessive tire wear and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace, as necessary, the tire and loading information label. Additionally, tires will be inspected for excessive wear and replaced as necessary. All repairs will be conducted free of charge. Interim owner notifications were mailed to owners on March 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3RE58HIN.

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.nhtsa.gov.