FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500 (2019) recall — Service Brakes, Air
Daimler Vans USA recalls 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 vehicles with potential brake fluid loss due to fender liner contact. Free brake hose replacement and fender liner modifications available.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 vehicles because the rear fender liner may chafe the brake hose, causing brake fluid loss. This increases stopping distance and crash risk. Owners must have the brake hoses inspected and replaced if needed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223875-freightliner-sprinter-4500-2019-recall-brake-fluid-loss-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223875-freightliner-sprinter-4500-2019-recall-brake-fluid-loss-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V181000
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“Freightliner Sprinter 4500 (2019) recall: Brake fluid loss risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223875-freightliner-sprinter-4500-2019-recall-brake-fluid-loss-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V181000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V181000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rear fender liner on the front axle can rub against the brake hose, causing it to leak brake fluid. This reduces braking power, making it harder to stop the vehicle safely, especially at higher speeds.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles for commercial or personal transport face the highest risk due to potential brake failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle was sold between May 2019 and May 2020. The recall covers 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 models with specific fender liner designs.
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What to do — step by step
Contact DVUSA
Call 1-877-762-8267 to schedule a free brake hose inspection and replacement if needed.
Get brake hose inspection
Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect and replace brake hoses as necessary.
What NHTSA says to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the brake hoses, as necessary. Additionally, the fender liners will be modified. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BRADVER.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The rear fender liner on the front axle may contact and chafe the brake hose, causing brake fluid loss and increasing stopping distance.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 model sold between May 2019 and May 2020.
Is there a deadline for fixing this?
No deadline is specified; the recall began May 8, 2020, and services are free.
Contact Freightliner
We’ve drafted a message you can send Freightliner to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V181000 — Freightliner Freightliner Hello, I own a Freightliner that is covered by recall 20V181000 from Freightliner. The official recall notice states: DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the brake hoses, as necessary. Additionally, the fender liners will be modified. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BRADVER. 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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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 #20V181000 (March 25, 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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