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.
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.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223860-freightliner-sprinter-4500-2019-recall-equipment · Recall date March 18, 2020 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V155000
“FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500 (2019) recall — Equipment.” GovInfoNow, recall dated March 18, 2020. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223860-freightliner-sprinter-4500-2019-recall-equipment. Based on NHTSA recall 20V155000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V155000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Vans USA, LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V155000 — Daimler Vans USA, LLC FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500 (2019) recall — Equipment Hello, I own a FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500 (2019) recall — Equipment that is covered by recall 20V155000 from Daimler Vans USA, LLC. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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