2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500: Exhaust Leak Fire Risk
Daimler Vans USA recalls 2019 Freightliner Sprinters with potential exhaust gas leaks that could cause fire. Owners must have flange seals replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An exhaust gas leak in the engine compartment increases the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 vehicles due to a risk of exhaust gas leaks that could lead to fire. This issue affects vehicles where the flange connection between the exhaust turbocharger and diesel particulate filter may not be properly secured. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223861-2019-freightliner-sprinter-4500-exhaust-leak-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223861-2019-freightliner-sprinter-4500-exhaust-leak-fire-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V079000
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“2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500: Exhaust Leak Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223861-2019-freightliner-sprinter-4500-exhaust-leak-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V079000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V079000).
Why it’s dangerous
An exhaust gas leak can occur if the flange connection between the turbocharger and diesel particulate filter is not properly tightened. This leak increases the risk of fire in the engine compartment.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 vehicles with improper flange connections are most at risk. The recall applies to vehicles sold in the U.S. between April 2019 and April 2020.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 has a flange connection between the exhaust turbocharger and diesel particulate filter that is not securely attached. The recall began April 10, 2020.
- 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 free flange seal replacement.
Get Flange Seals Replaced
Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace the flange seals and properly tighten the connection at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace the flange seals and properly tighten the connection, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FLABIND.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 8 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 #20V079000 (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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