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NHTSARecalled Mar 18, 2020 · #20V157000

Tires May be Improperly Installed

Hazard

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Description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with winter tires. The tires may not have been correctly installed, possibly resulting in reduced traction in wet or snowy conditions. A reduction in traction may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Tires May be Improperly Installed
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect the running direction of the tires, correcting them as necessary. If the thread wear is uneven, the tires will be replaced. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3LAUFRI.

View the official CPSC notice