Vehicle recall 20V631000 · October 14, 2020
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500, Sprinter 2500 and 2 more models
The outer area of the brake hoses on the front and rear axles may have been damaged during production.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The outer area of the brake hoses on the front and rear axles may have been damaged during production.
- Consequence
- Over time, the hose could begin to leak brake fluid, affecting the braking performance of the vehicle, including the potential loss of directional stability when braking, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the condition of the brake hoses on the front and rear axles and replace them as needed, free of charge. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3MONTLAU.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V631000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 14, 2020
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- VS3MONTLAU
- Owner notification
- November 24, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 463
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 (2020): 2020
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (2020): 2020
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 (2020): 2020
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 (2020): 2020
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