NHTSA campaign 20V631000 · Manufacturer campaign VS3MONTLAU
Daimler Vans USA, LLC Recall 20V-631: Damaged Brake Hose may Result in a Leak
NHTSA recall 20V631000 (Manufacturer campaign VS3MONTLAU) was reported by Daimler Vans USA, LLC on October 14, 2020, with 463 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500, Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500, Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 and more for the 2020 model year. Owners were notified on November 24, 2020, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
Is my vehicle included?
This page lists, by model year, the vehicles NHTSA's recall record names for campaign 20V631000 in the model years try.vin imports (1995 and later); NHTSA's own record can list more. A model year on the list doesn't mean every vehicle of that year is included, and some may already have been repaired.
To see whether a specific vehicle is included and still needs the repair, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V631000 (also written 20V-631 or 20V631)
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign number
- VS3MONTLAU
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 463 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Owners notified
Repair completion: 97.41% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 20V631000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Mercedes Benz
Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500
Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500
Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500
Mercedes Benz Sprinter 4500
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 20V631000.
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The outer area of the brake hoses on the front and rear axles may have been damaged during production.
Safety consequence
Over time, the hose could begin to leak brake fluid, affecting the braking performance of the vehicle, including the potential loss of directional stability when braking, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the condition of the brake hoses on the front and rear axles and replace them as needed, free of charge. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3MONTLAU.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 20V631000
Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.