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March 18, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V156000
Missing Spare Tire Maximum Speed Label
Without the label, an operator may be unaware of the maximum speed limit of the spare tire and operate the vehicle at a excessive speed, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V156
Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 332
Summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label indicating the maximum speed may have not been affixed to the spare tire.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will attach the speed limitation label on the spare wheel, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA’s number for this recall is VS3BEGREPP.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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TO: Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Dealer Principals, General Managers, Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts Managers | FROM: Anthony Washington, Department Manager, Regulations and Certifications |
RE: Recall Campaign Notification Model 907 (Sprinter) Model Years 2019 Missing Speed Information Label |
DATE: May 14, 2020 |
IMPORTANT CAMPAIGN INFORMATION
Campaign | Campaign Desc. : | Missing Speed Information Label | |
2020040013 | VS3BEGREPP | ||
This is to notify you of the upcoming Recall Campaign concerning the missing speed information label on approximately 332 MY19 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vans. The recall campaign will be visible on the www.safercar.gov website and may generate questions from customers. All affected VINs will be flagged as “Open” in VMI. | |||
Background | |||
Issue | Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner vans, has determined that on certain Sprinter vehicles from platform 907 (VS30), the information label indicating the maximum speed was not affixed to the spare wheel. Without the label, an operator could operate the vehicle in excess of the spare wheel’s maximum speed, increasing the risk of a crash. | ||
What We’re Doing | An authorized Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealer will attach the speed limitation label on the spare wheel. | ||
Parts | Parts are available. | ||
Vehicles Affected | |||
Vehicle Model Year(s) | Model Year 2019 | ||
Vehicle Model | Sprinter, VS30 / Platform 907 | ||
Vehicle Populations | |||
Total Recall | 332 | ||
Dealer Inventory | 64 | ||
Given this notice, it is a violation of Federal Law for a dealer to sell or lease any new MY19 Sprinter vehicles in dealer inventory covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired.
Loaner and demonstrator vehicles may continue to be driven, but must not be retailed until repaired. Additionally, given this notice, it is a violation of Federal Law for rental companies to rent new MY19 Sprinter vehicles covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired. |
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Next Steps/Notes | |||
Customer Notification Timeline | An owner notification letter will be mailed in mid May, 2020. | ||
AOMS/SOMS | AOMs – This recall may generate questions from your dealers. Please forward this notice to your dealers ASAP. | ||
Rental Fleet Partners | This recall may affect vehicles in your fleet. Please contact your respective DVUSA fleet representative for further information and next steps. For repairs, please contact your preferred DVUSA dealer. | ||
While we regret any inconvenience this may cause, we are determined to maintain a high level of vehicle quality and customer satisfaction. |
Campaign No. 2020040013, May 2020
TO: | ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS |
SUBJECT: | Model 907 (Sprinter), Model Year 2019 Missing Speed Information Label |
Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner vans, has determined that on certain Sprinter vehicles from platform 907 (VS30), the information label indicating the maximum speed was not affixed to the spare wheel.
Without the label, an operator could operate the vehicle in excess of the spare wheel’s maximum speed, increasing the risk of a crash. An authorized Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealer will attach the speed limitation label on the spare wheel.
Prior to performing this Recall Campaign:
- Please check VMI to determine if the vehicle is involved in the Campaign and if it has been previouslyrepaired.
- Please review the entire Recall Campaign bulletin and follow the repair procedure exactly as
Please note that Recall Campaigns do not expire and may also be performed on a vehicle with a vehicle status indicator.
Approximately 332 vehicles are involved.
Order No. V-RC-2020040013
Operation no. of the operation texts or standard texts and flat rates
Op. no. | Operation text | Time | Acc. no. |
02 1767 | Operations: Check information label on spare wheel | 0.2h | 58 917 61 7 |
02 1768 | Operations: Retrofit information label on spare wheel (after check) | 0.1h | 58 917 61 7 |
1 Information label
(MAX 34 mph)
D40.00-A001-75
Danger | Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. | Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. | AS00.00-Z-0010-01A |
Topical note | Information on tires / rims | AH40.10-P-9411-01A | |
Topical note | General information on rim / tire conversions | AH40.10-P-1050-01A | |
Check | |||
1 | Check, whether the vehicle is affected by the measure. | Only the entry in the “Extended VEGA Application” (EVA) system in the “Current” tab is decisive for authorized Mercedes-Benz service partners. An additional test of the affected vehicles in the workshop information system (WIS) or vehicle list is thereby not necessary. | |
2 | Raise vehicle. | ||
Topical note | Special instructions for lifting and supporting vehicle | AH00.60-N-0100-01TS
AR00.60-D-1000-04TS |
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3 | Check whether information label (1) is present on spare wheel. | If information label (1) is present,
↓ Lower vehicle and end measure. If information label (1) is not present, ↓ continue with operation step 4. |
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Attachment | |||
4 | Retrofit information label (1). | Bonding surface must be absolutely free of dust and grease.
Otherwise, a sufficient degree of adhesion cannot be assured. To do so, stick information label (1), as shown, onto spare wheel. |
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5 | Lower vehicle. | AR00.60-D-1000-04TS |
Parts ordering note
Part no. | Designation | Quantity |
A 906 584 50 12 | Speed limit information label | 1 |
V-RC-2020040013
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL #2020040013
This notice applies to your vehicle, VIN:
Speed Limitation Label
NHTSA Recall #20V156
May, 2020
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2020040013
Dear Freightliner Sprinter Owner or Lessee,
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Freightliner Sprinter vans, has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Model Year 2019 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. Our records indicate that your vehicle is included in the affected population of vehicles.
What is the CONCERN? | MBAG determined that on certain Freightliner Sprinter vehicles, the information label indicating the maximum speed was not affixed to the spare wheel. Without the label, an operator could operate the vehicle in excess of the spare wheel’s maximum speed, increasing the risk of a crash. |
What will your DEALER DO? | An authorized Freightliner Sprinter dealer will attach the speed limitation label on the spare wheel. This service will be provided free of charge. While the minimum repair time is approximately 30 minutes, your dealer can provide you with a better estimate of the overall time for this service visit. As a matter of normal service process, an authorized Freightliner dealer will also check for other repair measures which might be applicable to your vehicle and this may increase the required working time. You will not be charged for other service or repairs unless so requested. |
Schedule an appointment immediately at your preferred authorized Freightliner Sprinter Dealer. See www.freightlinersprinterusa.com/freightliner/owners-resources/recall for the Dealer Locator. Please mention you are scheduling an appointment to attach the speed limitation label on the spare wheel under Recall Campaign # 2020040013. You may be asked for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) which for your convenience is located above your name at the top of this letter.
We encourage you to sign up for recall alerts at www.nhtsa.gov/alerts. In the event that you are no longer the vehicle owner, or have had a change of address, please complete the reverse side and return the updated information in the enclosed envelope.
If this is a leased vehicle and the lessor and registered owner receive this notice, please forward this information by first class mail to the lessee within 10 business days to comply with Federal Regulations.
Should you have any questions difficulty regarding this Recall Campaign, please contact an authorized Freightliner Sprinter dealer. If for any reason a dealer is unable to remedy your situation, we are always happy to hear from you. Please contact us at 1-877-762-8267.
If an authorized Freightliner dealer for any reason is unable to remedy the situation without charge, or within a reasonable amount of time, pursuant to law 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590 or call the toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov.
We apologize for any inconvenience this situation may cause you, but your safety is of utmost concern to Freightliner.
Sincerely,
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
One Mercedes-Benz Drive
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Phone (770) 705-0600
IMPORTANT VIN:
If for any reason YOU NO LONGER OWN THIS VEHICLE OR have a CHANGE OF ADDRESS, please COMPLETE THE SECTION BELOW, place in the ENCLOSED ENVELOPE, and DROP IN ANY MAIL BOX. If possible, provide the name and address of the present owner so that we may contact them.
Chronology of Defect (too many characters for the recall portal comment box)
Chronology:
MBAG first became aware of a potential issue related to the maximum speed information label for the spare wheel through a notification from its production plant November 2019. The production plant observed a single vehicle without label during its vehicle quality inspections. MBAG conducted a review of all vehicles that remained at the plant and applied the maximum speed label for the spare wheel if one was not present.
Also in November 2019, MBAG launched an investigation of the issue and whether vehicles without the spare wheel label may have moved beyond the production plant. The investigation also considered whether only vehicles from local US part-by-part production were affected or also impacted vehicles produced from semi-knocked-down (SKD) vehicle kits supplied from a German MBAG plant.
The initial results of the investigation in early 2020 confirmed that the potentially affected population from this issue was limited to vehicles from the local US part-by-part production. In the first quarter of 2020, MBAG continued to evaluate the potential effect of the missing maximum speed information to US drivers and, in conjunction with information received from the spare wheel supplier, the potential effects of operating the vehicle with the spare wheel in excess of the maximum speed.
On March 11, 2020, MBAG determined that a safety risk could not be ruled out and decided to initiate a recall campaign.
Around the same time the initial investigation of this matter began, MBAG also became aware of a different potential issue concerning the maximum speed labeling of spare wheels on other Sprinter vehicles. Since the underlying circumstances between these two subjects concerned the same type of labeling, both subjects where analyzed simultaneously.
To date MBAG is not aware of any complaints concerning this matter from the field.
16 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 1500 | 2018-2019 |
FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 2500 | 2018-2019 |
FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 3500 | 2018-2019 |
FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 4500 | 2018-2019 |
MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 1500 | 2018-2019 |
MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 | 2018-2019 |
MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2018-2019 |
MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 4500 | 2018-2019 |
9 Associated Documents
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-20V156-3271.pdf 1135.073KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-20V156-6778.pdf 103.796KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-20V156-4869.pdf 190.87KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-2
RCLQRT-20V156-4877.PDF 211.144KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-20V156-7416.PDF 213.619KB
Miscellaneous Document- Supplemental Chronology
RMISC-20V156-7880.pdf 97.449KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-20V156-1735.pdf 244.893KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2020-3
RCLQRT-20V156-1580.PDF 211.24KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2020-4
RCLQRT-20V156-5791.PDF 211.322KB
Latest Recalls Documents
For the Latest and Most Recent Recalls Information Visit the link below…
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=20V156&docType=RCL
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