Fuel system, dieselRecall 19V-798 · Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Daimler Vans USA, LLC recall 19V-798 covers 4,987 Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a fuel system, diesel problem, reported to NHTSA on November 7, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 89% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V798000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A diesel fuel leak can create slippery road conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
89%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 30, 2018 to July 30, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.