Freightliner Sprinter 3500, Sprinter 2500 +2 more: Equipment — labels

Affects Freightliner Sprinter 3500, Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 1500, Sprinter 4500 · 2018–2019 — about 289 vehicles.

The hazard

With only the metric speed listed on the spare tire label, the driver could misinterpret the kph as mph and operate the vehicle with the spare tire installed at higher speeds than the tire can withstand, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace it with the label with the correct maximum speed information indicated in miles per hour, 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 VS3BEGRESS.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational