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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Fuel Pump May Leak Fuel

NHTSA campaign 20V453000 · Reported Aug 4, 2020 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC

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An open port on the fuel pump may result in fuel leaking onto the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	20V453000
Reported to NHTSA	Aug 4, 2020
Manufacturer	Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Part affected	Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles from the 907 (VS30) platform may have an open port on the fuel delivery module, also called the fuel pump. This open port may allow fuel to leak out onto the road. Dealers will check for an additional nozzle on the fuel pump and install a closure onto it as needed to fix the problem.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact a dealer, or call DVUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, to schedule an inspection.
3. The repair is 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 20V453000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30)

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

Mercedes-Benz Gasoline Fuel System Recalls: Leaks and Drive-Power Loss · all 5 Mercedes-Benz recalls in this area

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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.