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Recalls and bulletins
Sprinter 3.0 V6 (OM642) recalls and service bulletins
3 NHTSA safety recalls name this engine. Each entry shows the campaign number, the model years, what was wrong and what the fix is.
Check a specific truck: enter its VIN at
nhtsa.gov/recalls for open safety recalls, and ask a dealer about emissions recalls and coverage programs, which NHTSA's lookup does not always show. Recall repairs are free on an eligible VIN.
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
Newest first. NHTSA's own summary and remedy text, for the models and years this engine was sold in.
20V-079
Safety recall
February 12, 2020 · maker's number VS3FLABIND · 2019
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An exhaust gas leak in the engine compartment increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace the flange seals and properly tighten the connection, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FLABIND.
Models in our scope: SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 4500
19V-798
Safety recall
November 7, 2019 · maker's number VS3KRAFMOD · 2019
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A diesel fuel leak can create slippery road conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bayonet lock on the fuel pump, locking it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 3, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KRAFMOD.
Models in our scope: SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 4500
17V-092
Safety recall
February 10, 2017 · 2015
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured without a protective plate on the front of the gas tank and a foam ring at the filler neck. As such, these vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Risk and remedy
Risk: Without the protective plate and the foam ring installed, impacts may damage the tank resulting in a fuel leak that can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Models in our scope: SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500
Bulletins, programs and coverage
Manufacturer service bulletins, special coverages, programs and emissions recalls that bear on this engine's documented failures. Identifier, date and scope only; bulletin text is the manufacturer's.
No manufacturer bulletins are documented in our records for this engine yet. That is a gap in our records, not proof that none exist.