— For the 10th time in four months, Daimler Sprinter vans are recalled, this time to prevent brake fluid leaks caused by brake hoses that can chafe from contact with the rear of the front axle fender liners.
Nearly 49,000 model year 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans are affected after the automaker realized the distance between the fender liners and the brake hoses was wrong.
Mercedes-Benz became aware of a UK customer complaint in January about a brake fluid warning indicator which indicated a brake fluid leak.
From February to March, Mercedes performed a review of the parts and components in the front axle wheel housing, "including tolerances in the mounting process, a materials analysis, geometry analysis and tire sequencing."
The investigation found certain fender liners were deformed and could cause brake fluid leaks and longer stopping distances.
The 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recall is expected to begin May 8, 2020. Sprinter dealerships will replace the brake hoses and modify the fender liners.
Sprinter van owners with questions should call 877-762-8267 and ask about recall number VS3BRADVER.
This is the 22nd Sprinter van recall since 2018.
- Mercedes Sprinter Vans Recalled For Missing Tire Labels
- Mercedes Sprinter Vans Recalled For Wrong Tire Labels
- Daimler Sprinter Vans Recalled For Winter Tires
- Sprinter Vans Have Missing Steering Column Covers
- Steering Problems Cause Sprinter Van Recall
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans Recalled Over Exhaust Odors
- Mercedes Sprinter Vans Recalled For Risk of Fires
- Daimler Sprinter Vans Recalled For Cargo-Related Problems
- 3 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter Vans Recalled
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van Recall Issued For Diesel Fuel Leaks
- Mercedes and Freightliner Sprinter Vans Recalled Over Airbag Systems
- Mercedes and Freightliner Sprinter Vans Recalled For Loose Hoods
- Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 Vans Recalled
- Mercedes Sprinter Vans Have High-Beam Headlight Problems
- 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans Recalled
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 Recalled Over Fog Lights
- Recall: Stop Driving Your 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30
- Sprinter 2500 and 3500 Vans Recalled To Fix Door Locks
- Sprinter 2500 and 3500 Vans Recalled Over Welds
- Daimler Recalls Sprinter 2500 and 3500 Vans For Takata Airbags
- Sprinter 3500 Vans Recalled Due to Crosswind Assist
