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Dainrler t/ans USA, LLC <br />A [4^] i Ct-.ilr.iS-{JCr'r;- A.(i COrrrp:rny <br />IMPORTANT EMISSION CAMPAIGN <br />2020040002 <br />This notice applies to your vehicle, VtN: WDyFE8CDOGpl0g4l4 <br />EPA & CARB Approved Emission Modification - OM642 Sprinter EMC fil <br />March 2021 <br />Dear Freightliner Sprinter Owner or Lessee: <br />On March 9, 202L, a settlement was approved between Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC {"MBUSA") <br />and the United States Department of Justice (DOJl, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California <br />Air Resources Board (CARB), and the California Attorney General's Office (CA AG), regarding the emission control <br />system in your vehicle. As part of this settlement, we are offering a modification to your emission control <br />system. The emission modification for your vehicle has been approved by the EPA and CARB, and is now ready <br />for installation in your vehicle. Your authorized Freightliner dealer will install the modification at no cost to you. <br />This letter outlines the emission control system modifications that are now available for your Sprinter vehicle <br />and tlic fiirthtr eztenriq'd etnissicrts urarranty coverage that ruil! bc nrovided nnce the modification has been <br />cornplcted t)n 'y'our vehicle. You can also read about the instructions regarding maintenance for your vehicle <br />post-modification. <br />We encourage you to carefully review the information in this letter, and if we can be of further assistance, please <br />let us know. For questions about any of the material in this letter, please visit <br />https ://BlueTecUpdate.freightlinersprinterusa.com or contact 1-833-84 1.-9363. <br />l. Emiseion Modification <br />As described above, yottr authorized Freightliner dealer will install the emission modification that updates the <br />emissions control system software on your vehicle and involves an exchange of the NOx sensors. You should <br />not notice any adverse changes in vehicle reliability, durability, performance, drivability, fuel economy, or <br />other driving characteristics. The modification will change the way your vehicle's engine and emission control <br />syste.ms interact. <br />The emission modification will affect your car in the following ways: <br />o Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) consumption - The emission modification is not expected to change the <br />frequency with which you need to refillyour DEF (also known as AdBlue') tank. However, under certain <br />conditions, your vehicle may use more DEF as compared to prior usage. The exact amount of the change <br />will vary depending on driving style and profile, as well as other factors. <br />r On-board diagnostic {OBD} system changes - The operation of your vehicle's OBD system will be <br />modified based upon the agreement with EPA and CARB. We do not anticipate that the modification <br />will affect the OBD system in a manner that would make identification and repair of any components <br />difficult, compromise warranty coverage, or compromise your vehicle's ability to comply with the <br />Daimler Vans tJ[iA, t.L.C <br />{ir!e Met?i+rl.ls'i:d'lz i/t <br />$arriiy $1:rings, (jA 3C3:8 120f <br />,ffi <br />r An emission modification is available for your vehicle. <br />o Schedule an appointment with your authorized <br />Freightliner dealer as soon as possible. <br />o This modification will be provided free of charge.