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NHTSA Recall 20V802000: Caliper (service brakes)

Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,094 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Freightliner Sprinter 1500.

9,094
vehicles potentially affected
8
models affected
2022
owners notified (January 5)
NHTSA campaign20V802000
Manufacturer campaignVS3BREPB
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › DISC › CALIPER
Report receivedDecember 21, 2020
Owner notificationJanuary 5, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with electric parking brakes. The rear brake calipers may leak brake fluid into the housing of the electric parking brake connected to the rear axle service brake system, allowing air to enter the hydraulic brake system.

Safety risk

Air in the brake system can result in extended brake pedal travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will replace the rear brake calipers, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed on January 4, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BREPB.

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 20V802000

Make and modelModel years
Freightliner Sprinter 15002019, 2020
Freightliner Sprinter 25002019, 2020
Freightliner Sprinter 35002019, 2020
Freightliner Sprinter 45002019, 2020
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15002019, 2020
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002019, 2020
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002019, 2020
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 45002019, 2020

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.