2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 Tires: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control
Daimler Vans USA recalls 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 vehicles with winter tires that may not be installed correctly, risking loss of traction in wet or snowy conditions. Free tire inspection and replacement if needed.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A reduction in traction may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 vehicles with winter tires that may not be installed correctly. This could cause reduced traction in wet or snowy conditions, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223865-2019-freightliner-sprinter-4500-tires-risk-of-loss-of-vehicle.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223865-2019-freightliner-sprinter-4500-tires-risk-of-loss-of-vehicle · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V157000
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“2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 Tires: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223865-2019-freightliner-sprinter-4500-tires-risk-of-loss-of-vehicle. Based on NHTSA recall #20V157000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V157000).
Why it’s dangerous
Winter tires may not be installed correctly, leading to uneven tread wear. This reduces traction in wet or snowy conditions, increasing the chance of losing vehicle control and crashing.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 vehicles with winter tires are affected. Drivers in wet or snowy conditions face the highest risk due to potential traction loss.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 has winter tires. The recall started May 15, 2020, and applies to vehicles with winter tires that may not be installed properly.
- Brand
Mercedes-Benz Freightliner- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact DVUSA
Call 1-877-762-8267 to schedule a free tire inspection with a Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealer.
Get Tires Inspected
Dealers will check tire installation and tread wear; if uneven, tires will be replaced at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect the running direction of the tires, correcting them as necessary. If the thread wear is uneven, the tires will be replaced. All services will be performed 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 VS3LAUFRI.
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 #20V157000 (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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