Freightliner Sprinter 4500 2019 Recall: Spare Tire Speed Misinterpretation Risk
Daimler Vans USA recalls 2018-2019 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles with spare tire labels showing speed in kph instead of mph, risking crashes if misread.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles because the spare tire label lists speed in kilometers per hour (kph) instead of miles per hour (mph). This could cause drivers to use the spare tire at speeds it cannot handle, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223860-freightliner-sprinter-4500-2019-recall-spare-tire-speed-misinterpretation-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223860-freightliner-sprinter-4500-2019-recall-spare-tire-speed-misinterpretation-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V155000
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“Freightliner Sprinter 4500 2019 Recall: Spare Tire Speed Misinterpretation Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223860-freightliner-sprinter-4500-2019-recall-spare-tire-speed-misinterpretation-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V155000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V155000).
Why it’s dangerous
The spare tire label shows a maximum speed in kilometers per hour (kph) but drivers might read it as miles per hour (mph). Using the spare tire at higher speeds than it can handle could cause a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles with spare tire labels showing speed in kph (km/h) instead of mph are affected. Drivers who misinterpret the speed units are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018-2019 Freightliner Sprinter has a spare tire label that lists speed in kilometers per hour (kph) instead of miles per hour (mph).
- Brand
Mercedes-Benz Freightliner- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact DVUSA
Call 1-877-762-8267 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement of the spare tire label.
Replace Spare Tire Label
Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace the spare tire label with the correct maximum speed in miles per hour (mph).
What NHTSA says to do
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.
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 #20V155000 (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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