MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 4500 (2020) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 (2020) vehicles with loose fuel line clamps may leak gasoline, increasing fire risk. Owners must have clamps checked by dealers free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 (2020) trucks are being recalled because fuel line clamps can loosen, causing gasoline leaks that may lead to fire. This affects vehicles purchased between 2019 and 2020. Owners should contact dealers for free checks. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79878-mercedes-benz-sprinter-4500-2020-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79878-mercedes-benz-sprinter-4500-2020-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V595000
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“Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 (2020) Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79878-mercedes-benz-sprinter-4500-2020-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V595000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V595000).
Why it’s dangerous
Loose fuel line clamps can cause gasoline leaks. Gasoline vapors near ignition sources like engines or sparks can ignite, leading to fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 (2020) trucks are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without checked fuel clamps face fire risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for loose fuel line clamps on your vehicle. The recall covers 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 models sold in the U.S. from 2019 to 2020.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Check
Dealers will check fuel hose clamp connections and tighten or replace components as needed at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the fuel hose clamp connections and tighten or replace the components as needed, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 9, 2020. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SCHELLE.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Fuel line clamps may loosen, causing gasoline leaks that increase fire risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
The recall covers 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 models sold in the U.S. Check for loose fuel line clamps.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact a dealer for free check of fuel hose clamp connections. Dealers will tighten or replace components as needed.
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 20V595000 — Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Hello, I own a Mercedes-Benz that is covered by recall 20V595000 from Mercedes-Benz. The official recall notice states: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the fuel hose clamp connections and tighten or replace the components as needed, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 9, 2020. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SCHELLE. 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 #20V595000 (September 29, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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