| NHTSA Recall # | 159980 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 20V078000 |
| MFG Compaign # | VS3AGROHR |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | SPRINTER 3500 |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Date of notification | 04/05/20 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 07/08/26 |
| End date of manufacturing | 07/08/26 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 12/02/20 |
| Report created | 13/02/20 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 4424 |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Consequence summary | If the connecting screws are not properly tightened, hot exhaust gases may leak from the egr pipe, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| 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). |