Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 20V-595 · Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Daimler Vans USA, LLC recall 20V-595 covers 4,010 Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on September 29, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q4) shows 79% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V595000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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
79%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.