Mercedes-Benz Freightliner Sprinter 4500 (2019) Recall: EGR Pipe Fire Risk
Daimler Vans USA recalls 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 vehicles with improperly tightened EGR pipe screws, risking exhaust fire. Owners must contact DVUSA for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the connecting screws are not properly tightened, hot exhaust gases may leak from the EGR pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Freightliner Sprinter 4500 trucks because the connecting screws on the exhaust gas recirculation pipe may not be tightened properly. This could cause hot exhaust gases to leak, increasing fire risk. Owners must have the screws re-tightened by a dealer to prevent potential fire. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223855-mercedes-benz-freightliner-sprinter-4500-2019-recall-egr-pipe-fire.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223855-mercedes-benz-freightliner-sprinter-4500-2019-recall-egr-pipe-fire · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V078000
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“Mercedes-Benz Freightliner Sprinter 4500 (2019) Recall: EGR Pipe Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223855-mercedes-benz-freightliner-sprinter-4500-2019-recall-egr-pipe-fire. Based on NHTSA recall #20V078000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V078000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the connecting screws on the EGR pipe are not tightened properly, hot exhaust gases can leak from the pipe. This leakage increases the risk of fire, especially if the vehicle is running and the exhaust system is hot.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Mercedes-Benz Freightliner Sprinter 4500 vehicles with improperly tightened EGR pipe screws are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 has the EGR pipe connecting screws that were not tightened correctly. The recall began May 4, 2020, and DVUSA notified owners by April 6, 2020.
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What to do — step by step
Contact DVUSA
Call 1-877-762-8267 to schedule a free repair of the EGR pipe connection and flange seals.
What NHTSA says to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will renew the screw connection and the flange seals on the exhaust gas recirculation pipe, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on April 6, 2020. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3AGROHR.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 7 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V078000 (December 2, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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