MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER (VS30) (2019) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2019 Sprinter vehicles with a potential fuel leak risk that could increase crash likelihood. Owners must have fuel pump nozzle checked by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An open port on the fuel pump module may result in fuel leaking onto the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2019 Sprinter vehicles that might have an open port on the fuel pump, which could cause fuel to leak onto roads and increase crash risk. This is a safety issue that requires dealers to fix the nozzle. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224199-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2019-fuel-leak-recall-risk-of-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224199-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2019-fuel-leak-recall-risk-of-crash · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V453000
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“Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2019 Fuel Leak Recall: Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224199-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2019-fuel-leak-recall-risk-of-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #20V453000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V453000).
Why it’s dangerous
An open port on the fuel pump module could allow fuel to leak onto the roadway. This leakage increases the risk of a crash because fuel on roads can cause vehicles to slide or ignite.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) vehicles from platform 907 are most at risk. These vehicles may have an open port on the fuel pump module.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) vehicle has a fuel pump module with an open port. The recall affects vehicles from platform 907.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Check
Dealers will check for an additional nozzle on the fuel pump and install a closure if needed, free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check for the additional nozzle on the fuel pump and install a closure onto the nozzle as needed, free of charge. The recall began September 18, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is VS3KRASTUF.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The recall is for vehicles that might have an open port on the fuel pump module, which could cause fuel to leak onto roads and increase crash risk.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) vehicle has a fuel pump module with an open port. The recall affects vehicles from platform 907.
What should I do if my vehicle is affected?
Dealers will check for an additional nozzle on the fuel pump and install a closure if needed, free of charge.
Contact Mercedes-Benz
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mercedes-Benz to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V453000 — Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Hello, I own a Mercedes-Benz that is covered by recall 20V453000 from Mercedes-Benz. The official recall notice states: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check for the additional nozzle on the fuel pump and install a closure onto the nozzle as needed, free of charge. The recall began September 18, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is VS3KRASTUF. 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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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 #20V453000 (April 8, 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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