NHTSA recall 20V-595 (20V595000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported September 29, 2020 - about 4,010 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V595000
- Also written as
- 20V-595
- Manufacturer number
- VS3SCHELLE
- Reported
- September 29, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~4,010
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinters. The fuel line clamps may loosen and result in a fuel leak.
Why it is dangerous
A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the fuel hose clamp connections and tighten or replace the components as needed, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 9, 2020. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SCHELLE.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-595 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.