VS3BREPB – Replace Rear Axle Brake Calipers – 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

December 21, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V802000

Brake Caliper May Leak

Air in the brake system can result in extended brake pedal travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V802

Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 9,094

 

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-BenzeBay logo Sprinter and FreightlinereBay logo Sprinter vehicles equipped with electric parking brakes. The rear brake calipers may leak brake fluid into the housing of the electric parking brake connected to the rear axle service brake system, allowing air to enter the hydraulic brake system.

 

Remedy

DVUSA has not yet established a remedy. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on January 21, 2021. The remedy is expected to be available in December 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA’s number for this recall is VS3BREPB.

 

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.

 

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TO:  Mercedes-BenzeBay logo Principals, FreightlinereBay logo Principals, General Managers, Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts ManagersFROM: Anthony Washington, Department Manager, Regulations and Certifications
Re:  Initial Recall Campaign Notification
Model 907 (Sprinter)
Model Years 2019-2020
Rear Axle Brake Caliper
DATE:  December 21, 2020

 

IMPORTANT RECALL CAMPAIGN INFORMATION

 

Please see the attached documents related to the campaign listed above

 

 


  Campaign No. :  Campaign Desc. :Rear Axle Brake Caliper
2020120019  PDGBREPB
This is to notify you of an upcoming Recall Campaign concerning the rear axle brake calipers on approximately 9,094 MY19-20 Mercedes-BenzeBay logo & FreightlinereBay logo Sprinter vans.  The recall campaign will be visible on the www.safercar.gov website and may generate questions from customers.  All affected VINs will be flagged as “Pending” in VMI.
Background
IssueMercedes-BenzeBay logo AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-BenzeBay logo and FreightlinereBay logo vans, has determined that on certain Sprinter vehicles from platform 907 (VS30) equipped with an electrical parking brake (EPB), if the EPB is used frequently, then over time, the brake caliper of the rear axle may leak brake fluid into the housing of the electric parking brake that is connected to the rear axle service brake system.  This could allow air to enter the hydraulic brake system which  could lead to extended brake pedal travel and a changed brake pedal feel. If the condition is not addressed, the risk of a crash could increase.
What We’re DoingMBUSA/DVUSA is conducting a voluntary recall. MBAG is currently working on developing a final technical remedy. For this purpose, various development and production optimization measures are currently being implemented with the supplier.
PartsParts are still being verified.

An additional notification will be sent when parts are available for repair.

Vehicles Affected
Vehicle Model Year(s)Model Year 2019-2020
Vehicle ModelSprinter, VS30, Platform 907
Vehicle Populations
Total Recall 9,094
Dealer Inventory 740
Given this notice, it is a violation of Federal Law for a dealer to sell or lease any new Sprinter vehicles in dealer inventory covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired.

 

Loaner and demonstrator vehicles may continue to be driven, but must not be retailed until repaired.

 

Additionally, given this notice, it is a violation of Federal Law for rental companies to rent new Sprinter vehicles covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired.

 

Next Steps/Notes
Customer Notification TimelineAn owner notification letter will be mailed in early February 2021.
AOMS/SOMSAOMs – This recall may generate questions from your dealers. Please forward this notice to your dealers ASAP.
Rental Fleet PartnersThis recall may affect vehicles in your fleet. Please contact your respective MBUSA/DVUSA fleet representative for further information and next steps. For repairs, please contact your preferred MBUSA/DVUSA dealer.
While we regret any inconvenience this may cause, we are determined to maintain a high level of vehicle quality and customer satisfaction.

 


TO:  Mercedes-BenzeBay logo Principals, General Managers, Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts ManagersFROM: Anthony Washington, Department Manager, Regulations and Certifications
Re: Recall Campaign Launch Notification
Model 907 (Sprinter)
Model Years 2019-2020
Replace Rear Axle Brake Calipers
DATE:  December, 2021

 

IMPORTANT RECALL CAMPAIGN INFORMATION

 

Please see the attached documents related to the campaign listed above

 

 


 Campaign No. : Campaign Desc. :Replace Rear Axle Brake Calipers
2021030006    VS3BREPB
This is to notify you of the Recall Campaign launch to replace  the rear axle brake calipers on approximately 7,179 MY19-20 Mercedes-BenzeBay logo Sprinter vans.  The recall campaign will be visible on the www.safercar.gov website and may generate questions from customers.  All affected VINs will be flagged as “OPEN” in VMI
Background
IssueMercedes-BenzeBay logo AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-BenzeBay logo Sprinter Vans, has determined that on certain Sprinter vehicles from platform 907 (VS30) equipped with an electric parking brake (EPB), if the EPB is used frequently, then over time, the rear axle brake caliper may leak brake fluid into the EPB housing that is connected to the rear axle service brake system.  This could allow air to enter the hydraulic brake system which could lead to extended brake pedal travel and a different brake pedal feel.

If the condition is not addressed, the risk of a crash could increase.

What We’re DoingMBUSA is conducting a voluntary recall. An Authorized Mercedes-BenzeBay logo dealer will replace the rear brake caliper.
PartsParts are available.
Vehicles Affected
Vehicle Model Year(s)Model Year 2019-2020
Vehicle ModelSprinter, VS30, Platform 907
Vehicle Populations
Total Recall 7,179
Dealer Inventory 1
Given this notice, it is a violation of Federal Law for a dealer to sell or lease any new Sprinter vehicles in dealer inventory covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired.

 

Loaner and demonstrator vehicles may continue to be driven, but must not be retailed until repaired.

 

Additionally, given this notice, it is a violation of Federal Law for rental companies to rent new Sprinter vehicles covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired.

 

Next Steps/Notes
Customer Notification TimelineAn owner notification will be mailed January, 2022
AOMS/SOMSAOMs – This recall may generate questions from your dealers. Please forward this notice to your dealers ASAP.
Rental Fleet PartnersThis recall may affect vehicles in your fleet. Please contact your respective MBUSA fleet representative for further information and next steps. For repairs, please contact your preferred Mercedes-BenzeBay logo dealer.
While we regret any inconvenience this may cause, we are determined to maintain a high level of vehicle quality and customer satisfaction.

 


 

Campaign No. 2021030006, April 2021

 

TO:ALL MERCEDES-BENZeBay logo CENTERS
SUBJECT:Model 907 Sprinter, Model Year 2019-2020
Electric Parking Brake Rear Brake Calipers

 

Mercedes-BenzeBay logo AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-BenzeBay logo vans, has determined that on certain Sprinter vehicles from platform 907 (VS30) equipped with an electrical parking brake(EPB), if the EPB is used frequently, then over time, the brake caliper of the rear axle may leak brake fluid into the housing of the electric parking brake that is connected to the rear axle service brake system. This could allow air to enter the hydraulic brake system which could lead to extended brake pedal travel and a changed brake pedal feel. If the condition is not addressed, the risk of a crash could increase. MBUSA is conducting a voluntary recall. An authorized Mercedes BenzeBay logo dealer will replace the rear brake calipers.

 

Prior to performing this Recall Campaign:

• Please check VMI to determine if the vehicle is involved in the Campaign and if it has been previously repaired.

• Please review the entire Recall Campaign bulletin and follow the repair procedure exactly as described.

Please note that Recall Campaigns do not expire and may also be performed on a vehicle with a vehicle status indicator.

 

Approximately 7,179 vehicles are involved.

 

Order No. V-RC-2021030006

 



16 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
FREIGHTLINEReBay logoSPRINTER 15002019-2020
FREIGHTLINEReBay logoSPRINTER 25002019-2020
FREIGHTLINEReBay logoSPRINTER 35002019-2020
FREIGHTLINEReBay logoSPRINTER 45002019-2020
MERCEDES-BENZeBay logoSPRINTER 15002019-2020
MERCEDES-BENZeBay logoSPRINTER 25002019-2020
MERCEDES-BENZeBay logoSPRINTER 35002019-2020
MERCEDES-BENZeBay logoSPRINTER 45002019-2020

 


13 Associated Documents

Recall 573 Report- Amendment 3

RCLRPT-20V802-6449.PDF 216.08KB

 


Recall 573 Report- Amendment 4

RCLRPT-20V802-1946.PDF 216.1KB

 


Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-20V802-8460.PDF 214.907KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-20V802-5560.pdf 245.028KB

 


Recall 573 Report- Amendment 2

RCLRPT-20V802-8569.PDF 216.006KB

 


Recall 573 Report- Amendment 1

RCLRPT-20V802-4993.PDF 215.285KB

 


ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RIONL-20V802-4746.pdf 90.817KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-20V802-2601.pdf 630.193KB

 


ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RIONL-20V802-3642.pdf 161.567KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-20V802-3008.pdf 1770.695KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-20V802-2754.pdf 1478.417KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-20V802-5543.pdf 1762.549KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-20V802-4247.pdf 1494.09KB

 


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