| NHTSA Recall # | 159536 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 20V802000 |
| MFG Compaign # | VS3BREPB |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | SPRINTER 2500 |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
| Date of notification | 07/08/26 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 07/08/26 |
| End date of manufacturing | 07/08/26 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 21/12/20 |
| Report created | 21/12/20 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 9094 |
| 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. |
| Corrective action | Dvusa has not yet established a remedy. Dvusa issued owners an interim notification on january 21, 2021. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3brepb. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |