Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223875-freightliner-sprinter-4500-2019-recall-service-brakes-air · Recall date March 25, 2020 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V181000
“FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500 (2019) recall — Service Brakes, Air.” GovInfoNow, recall dated March 25, 2020. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223875-freightliner-sprinter-4500-2019-recall-service-brakes-air. Based on NHTSA recall 20V181000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V181000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Vans USA, LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V181000 — Daimler Vans USA, LLC FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500 (2019) recall — Service Brakes, Air Hello, I own a FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500 (2019) recall — Service Brakes, Air that is covered by recall 20V181000 from Daimler Vans USA, LLC. 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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