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NHTSA campaign 21V153000 · announced March 10, 2021 · filed by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc · 56 units affected
The problem
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with an optional electric sliding door. The auxiliary lock on the sliding door may be the incorrect type for an electric sliding door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
The risk
In the event of a crash, the sliding door could dislocate more than intended, and increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
What to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will convert the sliding door from electric to manual function, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SCHIEBT.
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2019 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 1500
- 2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 1500
- 2019 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500
- 2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500
- 2019 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 3500
- 2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 3500
- 2019 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 4500
- 2020 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 4500
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.