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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter brake pedal part may loosen, lights stay on

NHTSA campaign 21V152000 · Reported Mar 10, 2021 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC

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Brake lights that do not work properly can leave other drivers unsure of what you are about to do, which increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V152000
Reported to NHTSA	Mar 10, 2021
Manufacturer	Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Part affected	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
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 USA is recalling certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vans. The washer and bolt that hold the brake pedal to its mounting block can work loose and come off. If that happens, the brake lights can stay lit even when the driver is not pressing the brake pedal. Dealers will add an extra retaining ring at the pedal's mounting bracket to hold everything in place, at no cost to owners.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your van is included. 2. Contact a dealer to have the retaining ring installed; Daimler Vans USA customer service is 1-877-762-8267 and the recall number is VS3BREBOL. 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 21V152000. 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:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Summary: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The retaining washer and bolt that connect the brake pedal to the bearing block, may come loose and detach. This could cause the brake lights to stay illuminated, even when the brake pedal is not pressed.
Safety risk: Malfunctioning brake lights can fail to alert other motorists of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners and dealers will secure a bearing bracket to brake pedal by retrofitting an additional retaining ring (with PNR A 907 994 01 00) at the bearing bracket of brake pedal, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on May 3, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BREBOL.

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