Electrical System:software
NHTSA campaign 21V972000 · announced December 15, 2021 · filed by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc · 48,400 units affected
The problem
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. A software error in the park lock system may allow the vehicle to move after the gear selector has been placed in the Park 'P' position without the parking brake applied.
The risk
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will update the electronic stability program control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3PA27 ERI/ERO.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500
- 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500
- 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500
- 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500
- 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500
- 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 3500
- 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500
- 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 4500
- 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.