NHTSA Recall 20V155000: Labels (equipment)
Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 289 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Freightliner Sprinter 1500.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V155000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | VS3BEGRESS |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | March 18, 2020 |
| Owner notification | May 15, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label may indicate the maximum speed at 55 kilometers per hour (kph) rather than as 34 miles per hour (mph).
Safety risk
With only the metric speed listed on the spare tire label, the driver could misinterpret the kph as mph and operate the vehicle with the spare tire installed at higher speeds than the tire can withstand, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace it with the label with the correct maximum speed information indicated in miles per hour, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BEGRESS.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V155000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Sprinter 1500 | 2018, 2019 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2018, 2019 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2018, 2019 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 4500 | 2018, 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2018, 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2018, 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2018, 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2018, 2019 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.