Freightliner Sprinter 4500 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Freightliner Sprinter 4500, newest first. Last verified Sep 13, 2026.
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- Dec 21, 2023Fire risk2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Structure
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The connection between the propeller shaft bearing and crossmember may loosen, reducing vehicle control.
23V874000 · 9 units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Dec 21, 2023Crash risk2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Structure
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The partition wall may be missing bolts, allowing the wall to detach during a crash.
23V876000 · 387 units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Dec 21, 2023Crash risk2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Structure
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The longitudinal frame members may be missing reinforcement fasteners, reducing vehicle stability and decreasing the structural integrity of the third-row seats.
23V875000 · 4K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Dec 1, 2023Crash risk2021 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Structure
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The topcoat paint formula may cause the windows and interior lashing rails to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle.
23V806000 · 131 units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Mar 24, 2023Crash risk2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Electrical System
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.
23V204000 · 7K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Oct 21, 2022Crash risk2019–2022 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2022 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2022 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Power Train
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with a manual parking brake and 7-speed automatic transmission. The guide bushing on the parking pawl may fatigue, which can cause the parking pawl not to engage and result in vehicle rollaway.
22V796000 · 124K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- May 20, 2022Crash risk2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 6 other models — Communication
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter, Mercedes-Benz Metris, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
22V360000 · 20K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Apr 27, 2022Crash risk2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Back Over Prevention
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
22V281000 · 12K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Dec 15, 2021Crash risk2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Electrical System
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. A software error in the park lock system may allow the vehicle to move after the gear selector has been placed in the Park 'P' position without the parking brake applied.
21V972000 · 48K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Dec 1, 2021Crash risk2021 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The front axle fender liner and brake hose may be too close, allowing the fender liner to contact and damage the brake hose.
21V933000 · 98 units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Jul 7, 2021Crash risk2021 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 6 other models — Seat Belts
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Metris, and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt assemblies. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
21V513000 · 2K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Jun 2, 2021Crash risk2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Electrical System
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.
21V410000 · 4K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Jun 2, 2021Crash risk2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2021 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Electrical System
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
21V411000 · 33K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Apr 6, 2021Crash risk2019 Freightliner Sprinter (VS30), 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 7 other models — Steering
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach and cause hydraulic fluid to leak.
21V241000 · 4K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Apr 5, 2021Crash risk2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Electrical System
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The multifunctional display in the instrument cluster may not be adjustable and appear too bright in certain lighting conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
21V235000 · 1K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Mar 10, 2021Crash risk2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The retaining washer and bolt that connect the brake pedal to the bearing block, may come loose and detach. This could cause the brake lights to stay illuminated, even when the brake pedal is not pressed.
21V152000 · 57K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Feb 17, 2021Crash risk2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Back Over Prevention
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with the multimedia system "Connect 5" and a rearview camera. The rearview image may not display within 2 seconds from the start of the backing event. In addition, the rearview image may be obscured or covered by the visual display of the Emergency Call (eCall) pop-up window if the eCall system is activated while the reverse gear is engaged. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
21V077000 · 198 units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Dec 21, 2020Crash risk2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner 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.
20V802000 · 9K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Dec 8, 2020Crash risk2019 Freightliner Sprinter (VS30), 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 7 other models — Equipment
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles. These vehicles may have been delivered with a version of the printed and digital operator's manual that may be inaccurate and/or incomplete.
20V756000 · 9 units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Oct 28, 2020Crash risk2015–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2015–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2015–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Steering
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak.
20V663000 · 48K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Sep 29, 2020Fire risk2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinters. The fuel line clamps may loosen and result in a fuel leak.
20V595000 · 4K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Mar 26, 2020Crash risk2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 6 other models — Equipment
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The Operator's Manual may not contain the correct information about how the automatic parking function ("Auto-P") operates.
20V180000 · 52K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Mar 25, 2020Crash risk2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 6 other models — Structure
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The rear part of the fender liner on the front axle may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluid.
20V181000 · 49K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Mar 18, 2020Crash risk2018–2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2018–2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2018–2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Equipment
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label indicating the maximum speed may have not been affixed to the spare tire.
20V156000 · 332 units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Mar 18, 2020Crash risk2018–2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2018–2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2018–2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Equipment
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label may indicate the maximum speed at 55 kilometers per hour (kph) rather than as 34 miles per hour (mph).
20V155000 · 289 units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Mar 18, 2020Crash risk2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Tires
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.
20V157000 · 65 units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Feb 25, 2020Crash risk2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Steering
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screws that secure the intermediate bearing of the steering spindle may not have been properly tightened, potentially causing the screws to loosen and detach.
20V109000 · 9K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Feb 25, 2020Crash risk2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Steering
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The steering column casing cover may have not been installed, allowing the steering column area to be exposed.
20V110000 · 25 units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Feb 12, 2020Fire risk2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The connecting screws on the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipe may not have been correctly tightened.
20V078000 · 4K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Feb 12, 2020Fire risk2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The flange connection between the exhaust gas turbocharger and the exit to the diesel particulate filter may not be attached properly, potentially causing an exhaust gas leak.
20V079000 · 4K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Dec 19, 2019Crash risk2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 6 other models — Equipment
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The lashing rails on the side walls may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in the lashing rails detaching.
19V908000 · 183 units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Nov 7, 2019Crash risk2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Fuel System, Diesel
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with diesel fuel systems. The bayonet lock between the fuel pump and the fuel tank may not have been closed and locked during manufacturing. As a result, a leak between the fuel pump and the fuel tank could occur. In addition, a gas station fuel pump may not automatically stop once the tank fill level is reached, potentially causing the fuel to overflow.
19V798000 · 5K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Nov 6, 2019Crash risk2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Seats
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner vehicles. A seam on the height adjuster for the front seats may have been insufficiently welded.
19V800000 · 3 units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Oct 8, 2019Crash risk2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Structure
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.
19V716000 · 153 units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Oct 2, 2019Crash risk2018–2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2018–2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2018–2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Air Bags
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The airbag systems may not have been activated after vehicle production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
19V695000 · 1K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Sep 18, 2019Crash risk2018–2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2018–2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2018–2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Latches/locks/linkages
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened. As a result, factors such as the vehicle's speed, wind resistance and road conditions may cause the hood to open while the vehicle is being driven.
19V665000 · 6K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Aug 12, 2019Crash risk2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Exterior Lighting
Daimler Vans USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500, and 4500 vehicles. If the manual turn-switch that activates the vehicle lights is turned quickly from one lighting position to another, the brightness of the taillights can be significantly reduced or could switch off completely.
19V591000 · 8K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Jul 2, 2019Crash risk2018–2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2018–2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2018–2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models — Visibility
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 vehicles. The rear side windows may be single-pane safety glass instead of laminated safety glass.
19V507000 · 1K units · Daimler Vans USA, LLC