Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner
— Recall Campaign #21V152000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 56,534 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
21V152000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
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| Recall date: | March 10, 2021 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 21V152000 |
| Units affected: | 56,534 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Malfunctioning brake lights can fail to alert other motorists of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- Notes:
- 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.