2021–2023 Mercedes-Benz & Freightliner (5 models) Fuel System Recall 23V444000 (Mercedes-Benz 4790205)

NHTSA recall 23V444000 (Mercedes-Benz recall 4790205) covers about 20,500 2021–2023 Mercedes-Benz & Freightliner (5 models) vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Jun 26, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 23V444000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

20,500
vehicles affected (potential)
2021–2023
model years
Jun 26, 2023
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Fuel system

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Freightliner Sprinter and 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

The risk

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is 4790205.

Status: NHTSA lists Nov 1, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Mercedes-Benz recall number 4790205

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V444000 as 4790205. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "4790205 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Mercedes-Benz Metris2021–2023—
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15002021–2022—
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002021–2022All Sprinter 2500 recallsYears to avoid
Freightliner Sprinter 15002021—
Freightliner Sprinter 25002021—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jun 26, 2023
Owner notification
Nov 1, 2023
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Check your VIN for 23V444000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 23V444000 is open, call any Mercedes-Benz dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V444000 or 4790205). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 23V444000?

NHTSA recall 23V444000 (Mercedes-Benz recall 4790205) covers about 20,500 2021–2023 Mercedes-Benz & Freightliner (5 models) vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Jun 26, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021 Freightliner Sprinter and 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V444000?

NHTSA's record for 23V444000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V444000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Mercedes-Benz dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 23V444000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge." NHTSA lists Nov 1, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Mercedes-Benz recall number for 23V444000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 4790205. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (4790205) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V444000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 23V444000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

Related recalls

Latest Mercedes-Benz recallsNewest recallsAll recall campaignsRecalls by brand