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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans May Leak Diesel Fuel
high How serious is it? About this label
A diesel fuel leak can make the road surface slippery, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 19V798000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Nov 7, 2019 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Part affected | Fuel System, Diesel |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2019 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On some Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vans with diesel fuel systems, a locking fitting that connects the fuel pump to the fuel tank may not have been closed and locked properly when the vehicle was built. Because of this, fuel could leak out between the pump and the tank. In addition, when filling up at a gas station, the pump may not shut off automatically once the tank is full, which could cause diesel fuel to spill over the top.
What you should do
2. Contact Daimler Vans USA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
3. Dealers will inspect the fitting and lock it if needed, free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V798000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Mercedes-Benz — official Mercedes-Benz recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-367-6372
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Official notice
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with diesel fuel systems. The bayonet lock between the fuel pump and the fuel tank may not have been closed and locked during manufacturing. As a result, a leak between the fuel pump and the fuel tank could occur. In addition, a gas station fuel pump may not automatically stop once the tank fill level is reached, potentially causing the fuel to overflow.
- Safety risk
- A diesel fuel leak can create slippery road conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bayonet lock on the fuel pump, locking it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 3, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KRAFMOD.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.