Freightliner Sprinter 4500 2019: Spare tire speed label missing may cause crash
Daimler Vans USA recalls 2018-2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500s with missing spare tire speed label, risking tire failure and crashes. Owners must get label attached free by dealer.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 vehicles because the spare tire may not have a speed limit label. This could lead to operating the vehicle too fast, causing tire failure and a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223859-freightliner-sprinter-4500-2019-spare-tire-speed-label-missing-may.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223859-freightliner-sprinter-4500-2019-spare-tire-speed-label-missing-may · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V156000
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“Freightliner Sprinter 4500 2019: Spare tire speed label missing may cause crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223859-freightliner-sprinter-4500-2019-spare-tire-speed-label-missing-may. Based on NHTSA recall #20V156000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V156000).
Why it’s dangerous
The spare tire may not have a label showing the maximum speed it can safely be used at. If the driver operates the vehicle at speeds exceeding this limit, the tire could fail, leading to a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 vehicles are affected. Drivers who regularly use the spare tire without knowing the speed limit are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018-2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 has a spare tire with a speed limit label. The label should be attached to the spare tire itself.
- Brand
Mercedes-Benz Freightliner- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Get Label Attached
Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will attach the speed limitation label to your spare tire at no cost.
Contact Customer Service
Call DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the label attachment.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 58 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
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 #20V156000 (March 18, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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