OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE
NHTSA campaign 20V802000
NHTSA campaign 20V802000 covers 16 published year-and-model reports from 2 makes in this index and lists 9,094 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.
Report received December 21, 2020 · Snapshot September 21, 2026
01 / DEFECT RECORD
What NHTSA campaign 20V802000 says
Defect summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with electric parking brakes. The rear brake calipers may leak brake fluid into the housing of the electric parking brake connected to the rear axle service brake system, allowing air to enter the hydraulic brake system.
Consequence summary
Air in the brake system can result in extended brake pedal travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remedy for NHTSA campaign 20V802000
DVUSA will replace the rear brake calipers, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed on January 4, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BREPB.
- Owner notification
- January 5, 2022
- Filing manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Component groups
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES