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2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 34 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500, spanning 18 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns34not VIN-specific
Component groups18distinct top-level categories
Latest recordDecember 21, 2023report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 recall campaigns

The 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 report contains 34 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 23V875000 dated December 21, 2023.
Component
STRUCTURE
Report received
December 21, 2023
Potential units
387campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The partition wall may be missing bolts, allowing the wall to detach during a crash.

Why it matters: A detached partition wall can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and secure the partition wall as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3TREWAN.

Owner notification: January 31, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Component
STRUCTURE
Report received
December 21, 2023
Potential units
3,739campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The longitudinal frame members may be missing reinforcement fasteners, reducing vehicle stability and decreasing the structural integrity of the third-row seats.

Why it matters: Reduced stability increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, the third-row seat mountings can fail, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the frame members as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 4, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3ROHRAH.

Owner notification: March 4, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
March 24, 2023
Potential units
6,857campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.

Why it matters: A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed, fuel gauge, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the instrument cluster software on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KOMBAUS.

Owner notification: May 5, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Component
POWER TRAIN
Report received
October 21, 2022
Potential units
124,305campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with a manual parking brake and 7-speed automatic transmission. The guide bushing on the parking pawl may fatigue, which can cause the parking pawl not to engage and result in vehicle rollaway.

Why it matters: Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the software of the electronic stability, transmission control, direct select module, and electronic ignition switch control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's numbers for this recall are 22V2790611, 22V2790612, and 22V2790613.

Owner notification: February 10, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Component
COMMUNICATION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
May 20, 2022
Potential units
19,937campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter, Mercedes-Benz Metris, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

Why it matters: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update, or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2SIMKOM/VS3SIMKOM.

Owner notification: October 13, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Report received
April 27, 2022
Potential units
12,086campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility.".

Why it matters: An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KOMRUE.

Owner notification: July 20, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
December 15, 2021
Potential units
48,400campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. A software error in the park lock system may allow the vehicle to move after the gear selector has been placed in the Park 'P' position without the parking brake applied.

Why it matters: Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the electronic stability program control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3PA27 ERI/ERO.

Owner notification: February 11, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
June 2, 2021
Potential units
33,437campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.".

Why it matters: A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on July 23, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3UXPOBOX.

Owner notification: August 17, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Component
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
June 2, 2021
Potential units
4,078campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.

Why it matters: Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 11, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3DREHSEL.

Owner notification: August 11, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Component
STEERING
Report received
April 6, 2021
Potential units
4,444campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach and cause hydraulic fluid to leak.

Why it matters: A hydraulic fluid leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a screw-type clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NV3LETULPX.

Owner notification: May 28, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
April 5, 2021
Potential units
1,285campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The multifunctional display in the instrument cluster may not be adjustable and appear too bright in certain lighting conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays.".

Why it matters: A display that is too bright can hinder the driver's vision, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3DISPKI.

Owner notification: May 28, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
March 10, 2021
Potential units
56,534campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The retaining washer and bolt that connect the brake pedal to the bearing block, may come loose and detach. This could cause the brake lights to stay illuminated, even when the brake pedal is not pressed.

Why it matters: Malfunctioning brake lights can fail to alert other motorists of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners and dealers will secure a bearing bracket to brake pedal by retrofitting an additional retaining ring (with PNR A 907 994 01 00) at the bearing bracket of brake pedal, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on May 3, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BREBOL.

Owner notification: June 4, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Report received
February 17, 2021
Potential units
198campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with the multimedia system "Connect 5" and a rearview camera. The rearview image may not display within 2 seconds from the start of the backing event. In addition, the rearview image may be obscured or covered by the visual display of the Emergency Call (eCall) pop-up window if the eCall system is activated while the reverse gear is engaged. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.".

Why it matters: A delayed or obstructed rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update on the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3RUECON.

Owner notification: March 5, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
December 21, 2020
Potential units
9,094campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: Air in the brake system can result in extended brake pedal travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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
EQUIPMENT
Report received
December 8, 2020
Potential units
9campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles. These vehicles may have been delivered with a version of the printed and digital operator's manual that may be inaccurate and/or incomplete.

Why it matters: If the operator relies on the provided owner's manual, the information about vehicle functions and other safety relevant information may be inaccurate and/or incomplete, which could lead to improper operation of the vehicle and potentially increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the printed version of the operator's manual with the latest version and update the software of the digital version, free of charge. DVUSA distributed owners an interim notification on January 22, 2021. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3PRIDIBA.

Owner notification: March 17, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Component
STEERING
Report received
October 28, 2020
Potential units
47,667campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak.

Why it matters: The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the return line connections of the power steering system, correcting it as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this campaign is NV3LETULPE.

Owner notification: December 23, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report received
September 29, 2020
Potential units
4,010campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinters. The fuel line clamps may loosen and result in a fuel leak.

Why it matters: A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the fuel hose clamp connections and tighten or replace the components as needed, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 9, 2020. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SCHELLE.

Owner notification: January 19, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V180000

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
March 26, 2020
Potential units
52,127campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The Operator's Manual may not contain the correct information about how the automatic parking function ("Auto-P") operates.

Why it matters: If the driver relies on the Auto-P function as described in the Operator's Manual, vehicle rollaway or movement may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will provide the correct description of the Auto-P function for the Operator's Manual, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BAUTOP.

Owner notification: May 18, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V181000

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, STRUCTURE
Report received
March 25, 2020
Potential units
48,791campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The rear part of the fender liner on the front axle may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluid.

Why it matters: Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the brake hoses, as necessary. Additionally, the fender liners will be modified. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BRADVER.

Owner notification: May 22, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V157000

Component
TIRES
Report received
March 18, 2020
Potential units
65campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: A reduction in traction may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: May 15, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
March 18, 2020
Potential units
332campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label indicating the maximum speed may have not been affixed to the spare tire.

Why it matters: Without the label, an operator may be unaware of the maximum speed limit of the spare tire and operate the vehicle at a excessive speed, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will attach the speed limitation label on the spare wheel, 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 VS3BEGREPP.

Owner notification: May 15, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
March 18, 2020
Potential units
289campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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).

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: May 15, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V110000

Component
STEERING
Report received
February 25, 2020
Potential units
25campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The steering column casing cover may have not been installed, allowing the steering column area to be exposed.

Why it matters: If small vehicle components, such as nuts and screws, enter the steering column area, the steering operation can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace the steering column with one that has a cover, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3VERKLE.

Owner notification: April 24, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V109000

Component
STEERING
Report received
February 25, 2020
Potential units
8,595campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screws that secure the intermediate bearing of the steering spindle may not have been properly tightened, potentially causing the screws to loosen and detach.

Why it matters: If the screws detach, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace and properly tighten the steering spindle intermediate bearing screws, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SCHLENK.

Owner notification: April 13, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V079000

Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report received
February 12, 2020
Potential units
4,385campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The flange connection between the exhaust gas turbocharger and the exit to the diesel particulate filter may not be attached properly, potentially causing an exhaust gas leak.

Why it matters: An exhaust gas leak in the engine compartment increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace the flange seals and properly tighten the connection, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FLABIND.

Owner notification: April 10, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V078000

Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report received
February 12, 2020
Potential units
4,424campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: If the connecting screws are not properly tightened, hot exhaust gases may leak from the EGR pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: May 4, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 19V908000

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
December 19, 2019
Potential units
183campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The lashing rails on the side walls may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in the lashing rails detaching.

Why it matters: If the lashing rails disconnect, the cargo could become unsecured, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correctly affix the lashing rails to the side walls, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on February 7, 2020. The recall began April 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3ZUSCHI.

Owner notification: April 15, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 19V798000

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Report received
November 7, 2019
Potential units
4,987campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with diesel fuel systems. The bayonet lock between the fuel pump and the fuel tank may not have been closed and locked during manufacturing. As a result, a leak between the fuel pump and the fuel tank could occur. In addition, a gas station fuel pump may not automatically stop once the tank fill level is reached, potentially causing the fuel to overflow.

Why it matters: A diesel fuel leak can create slippery road conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bayonet lock on the fuel pump, locking it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 3, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KRAFMOD.

Owner notification: January 3, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 19V800000

Component
SEATS
Report received
November 6, 2019
Potential units
3campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner vehicles. A seam on the height adjuster for the front seats may have been insufficiently welded.

Why it matters: In the event of a crash, the weld seam may break and cause the seat cushion to shift forward, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tilt adjuster for the front seats, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on December 19, 2019. The recall began March 9, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SITZVER.

Owner notification: March 9, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 19V716000

Component
STRUCTURE
Report received
October 8, 2019
Potential units
153campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.

Why it matters: If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal accident, a greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the abutting wedge on the driver and front passenger side, correcting it, as necessary, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 22, 2019. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KEIL.

Owner notification: February 10, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Component
AIR BAGS
Report received
October 2, 2019
Potential units
1,232campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The airbag systems may not have been activated after vehicle production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.".

Why it matters: An inactive airbag system can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the airbag systems have been activated, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 22, 2019. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3AIRIGEL.

Owner notification: February 10, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Report received
September 18, 2019
Potential units
5,626campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened. As a result, factors such as the vehicle's speed, wind resistance and road conditions may cause the hood to open while the vehicle is being driven.

Why it matters: A hood that opens while driving can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the screw connection, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HAUBOSS.

Owner notification: November 1, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 19V591000

Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
August 12, 2019
Potential units
8,243campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500, and 4500 vehicles. If the manual turn-switch that activates the vehicle lights is turned quickly from one lighting position to another, the brightness of the taillights can be significantly reduced or could switch off completely.

Why it matters: Reduced taillight visibility increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will update the body control unit software, free of charge. The recall began September 30, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is VS3HELI.

Owner notification: September 30, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Component
VISIBILITY
Report received
July 2, 2019
Potential units
1,079campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 vehicles. The rear side windows may be single-pane safety glass instead of laminated safety glass.

Why it matters: In the event of a side impact crash or vehicle rollover, the fitted side windows may not adequately protect the rear occupants from being ejected, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner dealers will replace the single-pane safety glass with laminated safety glass., free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on August 16, 2019. The recall began January 21, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3VERGLAS.

Owner notification: January 21, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500?

The most frequent component groups in 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 campaign records are Electrical System (6), Equipment (5), Structure (4), Steering (4), Back Over Prevention (3); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Electrical System6
Equipment5
Structure4
Steering4
Back Over Prevention3

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 4 model-year reports for the Freightliner Sprinter 4500, spanning 2018–2021; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
Open the complete Freightliner Sprinter 4500 model history →