Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V155000 Reported March 18, 2020

Incorrect spare tire label

Daimler Vans Usa, Llc · Equipment · 289 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V155000
Manufacturer Campaign
VS3BEGRESS
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
289
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 18, 2020
Completion Rate
92.01

Defect Summary

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).

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Vans Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 20V155000 or campaign VS3BEGRESS.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V155000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V155000?

NHTSA recall 20V155000 was issued by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc on March 18, 2020. It addresses: Incorrect spare tire label. The recall affects approximately 289 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Vans Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V155000 or the manufacturer campaign number VS3BEGRESS. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.