Freightliner Sprinter 4500 (2019) recall: Auto-P function may cause vehicle rollaway
Daimler Vans USA recalls 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 vehicles with incorrect Auto-P function instructions in the Operator's Manual, risking rollaway and crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the driver relies on the Auto-P function as described in the Operator's Manual, vehicle rollaway or movement may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 vehicles because the Operator's Manual may have incorrect instructions for the Auto-P parking function. This could cause the vehicle to roll away if the driver relies on it, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223866-freightliner-sprinter-4500-2019-recall-auto-p-function-may-cause.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223866-freightliner-sprinter-4500-2019-recall-auto-p-function-may-cause · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V180000
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“Freightliner Sprinter 4500 (2019) recall: Auto-P function may cause vehicle rollaway.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223866-freightliner-sprinter-4500-2019-recall-auto-p-function-may-cause. Based on NHTSA recall #20V180000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V180000).
Why it’s dangerous
The Operator's Manual may not correctly describe how the Auto-P parking function works. If the driver depends on this function to park, the vehicle could roll away, potentially causing a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 vehicles with the incorrect Operator's Manual instructions are affected. Drivers who rely on the Auto-P function for parking are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 has the Operator's Manual with incorrect Auto-P instructions. The recall started May 18, 2020, and affects vehicles sold in the U.S.
- Brand
Freightliner- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Review Operator's Manual
Check if your vehicle's Operator's Manual has the correct description of the Auto-P function as provided by DVUSA.
Contact DVUSA
Call DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 to get the correct Auto-P instructions for your vehicle.
What NHTSA says to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will provide the correct description of the Auto-P function for the Operator's Manual, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BAUTOP.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 53 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 #20V180000 (March 26, 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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