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Mercedes Sprinter Rear Brake Calipers May Leak Fluid

NHTSA campaign 20V802000 · Reported Dec 21, 2020 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC

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Extended brake pedal travel increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	20V802000
Reported to NHTSA	Dec 21, 2020
Manufacturer	Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Part affected	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Vehicles covered	4 model/year combinations, model years 2019–2020
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Daimler Vans is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vans equipped with electric parking brakes. The rear brake calipers may leak brake fluid into the parking brake housing, which can let air get into the hydraulic brake system. This can make the brake pedal travel farther than normal before the brakes engage. Dealers will replace the rear brake calipers at no cost to owners.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your Sprinter is included. 2. Contact a dealer, or call Daimler Vans USA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. 3. The repair is free.

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 20V802000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (4)

2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500
2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500
2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500

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 Brake Recalls Involving Fluid Leaks and Pedal Problems · all 6 Mercedes-Benz recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Summary: 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.

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