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Mercedes Sprinter fuel pump may leak fuel onto road

NHTSA campaign 20V453000 · Reported 2020-08-04 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC

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Serious: the notice does not tell owners to stop driving, but leaking fuel on the roadway can cause a crash, so have the van checked promptly.

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vans may have been built with an extra port on the fuel pump module left open instead of sealed. Fuel can seep out of that opening and spill onto the road. Besides losing gas, spilled fuel on the pavement is a hazard for you and for other drivers. A dealer checks for the extra nozzle and caps it off at no charge if your van has one.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your van is affected. 2. Call DVUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or your Sprinter dealer and reference recall VS3KRASTUF. 3. Have the fuel pump inspected and the open port closed — the repair is free.

Affected vehicles (1)

Who to contact

Mercedes-Benz — official Mercedes-Benz recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-367-6372

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Official notice

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The affected Sprinter vehicles from platform 907 (VS30) might have an open port on the fuel delivery module (fuel pump).
Safety risk
An open port on the fuel pump module may result in fuel leaking onto the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check for the additional nozzle on the fuel pump and install a closure onto the nozzle as needed, free of charge. The recall began September 18, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is VS3KRASTUF.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.