NHTSA recall 20V-155 (20V155000)
equipment recall reported March 18, 2020 - about 289 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V155000
- Also written as
- 20V-155
- Manufacturer number
- VS3BEGRESS
- Reported
- March 18, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~289
- Component
- equipment
What is being recalled
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label may indicate the maximum speed at 55 kilometers per hour (kph) rather than as 34 miles per hour (mph).
Why it is dangerous
With only the metric speed listed on the spare tire label, the driver could misinterpret the kph as mph and operate the vehicle with the spare tire installed at higher speeds than the tire can withstand, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace it with the label with the correct maximum speed information indicated in miles per hour, 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 VS3BEGRESS.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-155 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.