Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V042000

Electronic stability control (ESC): control module

Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-02-03.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V042000

Electronic stability control (ESC): control module

Component
Electronic stability control (ESC): control module
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
48,667
Reported to NHTSA
2021-02-03
Owners notified
2021-08-20

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) unit may become disabled on these vehicles.

Safety risk

If ESC becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on March 10, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NC3DREZAHA.

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.

Scope of coverage

14 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 35002018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.