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2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500

7 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair soon Steering

The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.

The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 47,667 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V663000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Labels

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.

The spare tire label may indicate the maximum speed at 55 kilometers per hour (kph) rather than as 34 miles per hour (mph).

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 289 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V155000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Labels

Without the label, an operator may be unaware of the maximum speed limit of the spare tire and operate the vehicle at a excessive speed, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash.

The spare tire label indicating the maximum speed may have not been affixed to the spare tire.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 332 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V156000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

An inactive airbag system can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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."

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 1,232 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V695000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Unknown or other

Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.

The vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in possible unknown safety risks.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 19 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V693000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Latches/locks/linkages

A hood that opens while driving can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 5,626 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V665000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Visibility

In the event of a side impact crash or vehicle rollover, the fitted side windows may not adequately protect the rear occupants from being ejected, increasing their risk of injury.

The rear side windows may be single-pane safety glass instead of laminated safety glass.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,079 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V507000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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