The defect
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Freightliner Sprinter and 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
The risk
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is 4790205.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Sprinter 1500 | 2021 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz Metris | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2021, 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2021, 2022 |
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freightliner Sprinter 1500 | 2021 | 0 | 12 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2021 | 0 | 12 |
| Mercedes-Benz Metris | 2021 | 1 | 7 |
| Mercedes-Benz Metris | 2022 | 9 | 5 |
| Mercedes-Benz Metris | 2023 | 2 | 4 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2021 | 9 | 17 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2022 | 1 | 7 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2021 | 45 | 18 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2022 | 40 | 7 |
Other fuel system, gasoline recalls in 2023
32 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the fuel system, gasoline; Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed 126 campaigns in all.
| 23V881000 21 Dec 2023 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| 23V880000 21 Dec 2023 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 23V858000 18 Dec 2023 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 23V855000 15 Dec 2023 | Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. |
| 23V666000 2 Oct 2023 | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| 23V634000 13 Sept 2023 | Kia America, Inc. |
| 23V630000 11 Sept 2023 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 23V592000 23 Aug 2023 | Bentley Motors, Inc. |
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