Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2020: Incorrect Brake Discs May Increase Stopping Distance
Daimler Vans USA recalls one 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with incorrect-size brake discs that may extend stopping distance and increase crash risk. Free brake disc replacement available.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The incorrect-size brake discs may affect braking performance, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Mercedes-Benz is recalling one 2020 Sprinter van due to incorrect-size brake discs that could extend stopping distance and increase crash risk. This affects vehicles with the front axle equipped with the wrong brake discs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79894-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2020-incorrect-brake-discs-may-increase-stopping.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79894-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2020-incorrect-brake-discs-may-increase-stopping · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V854000
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“Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2020: Incorrect Brake Discs May Increase Stopping Distance.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79894-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2020-incorrect-brake-discs-may-increase-stopping. Based on NHTSA recall #21V854000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V854000).
Why it’s dangerous
The incorrect-size brake discs may cause longer stopping distances, making it harder to stop the vehicle safely. This increases the risk of a crash, especially during emergency situations.
Who’s affected
Owners of the recalled 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van with the front axle equipped with incorrect-size brake discs are affected. Drivers of these vehicles face increased stopping distance and crash risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has the front axle equipped with incorrect-size brake discs. The recall covers one vehicle, identified by the manufacturer's notification.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Replacement
A dealer will replace the brake discs at no cost. Contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 for assistance.
What NHTSA says to do
A dealer will replace the brake discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BRESCHE.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 9 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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 21V854000 — Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2020: Incorrect Brake Discs May Increase Stopping Distance Hello, I own a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2020: Incorrect Brake Discs May Increase Stopping Distance that is covered by recall 21V854000 from Mercedes-Benz. The official recall notice states: A dealer will replace the brake discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BRESCHE. 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 #21V854000 (March 11, 2021)
- 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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