Recalls
Recall campaignNHTSA 24V930000
- Component
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 697
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2024-12-13
- Owners notified
- 2025-01-31
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The instrument cluster illumination may not be adjustable and appear too bright in certain lighting conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Safety risk
A display that is too bright can make it difficult for the driver to see critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BELKOM.
Recall campaignNHTSA 23V875000
- Component
- Structure: critical fasteners
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 3,739
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2023-12-21
- Owners notified
- 2024-03-04
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The longitudinal frame members may be missing reinforcement fasteners, reducing vehicle stability and decreasing the structural integrity of the third-row seats.
Safety risk
Reduced stability increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, the third-row seat mountings can fail, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the frame members as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 4, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3ROHRAH.
Recall campaignNHTSA 23V876000
- Component
- Structure: critical fasteners
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 387
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2023-12-21
- Owners notified
- 2024-01-31
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The partition wall may be missing bolts, allowing the wall to detach during a crash.
Safety risk
A detached partition wall can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and secure the partition wall as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3TREWAN.
Recall campaignNHTSA 23V204000
- Component
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 6,857
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2023-03-24
- Owners notified
- 2023-05-05
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.
Safety risk
A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed, fuel gauge, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KOMBAUS.
Recall campaignNHTSA 22V796000
- Component
- Power train: automatic transmission: internal: park pawl
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 124,305
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2022-10-21
- Owners notified
- 2023-02-10
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with a manual parking brake and 7-speed automatic transmission. The guide bushing on the parking pawl may fatigue, which can cause the parking pawl not to engage and result in vehicle rollaway.
Safety risk
Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the software of the electronic stability, transmission control, direct select module, and electronic ignition switch control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's numbers for this recall are 22V2790611, 22V2790612, and 22V2790613.
Recall campaignNHTSA 22V360000
- Component
- Communication: auto crash notification
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 19,937
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2022-05-20
- Owners notified
- 2022-10-13
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter, Mercedes-Benz Metris, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
Safety risk
A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update, or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2SIMKOM/VS3SIMKOM.
Recall campaignNHTSA 22V281000
- Component
- Back over prevention: display function
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 12,086
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2022-04-27
- Owners notified
- 2022-07-20
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Safety risk
An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KOMRUE.
Recall campaignNHTSA 21V972000
- Component
- Electrical system: software
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 48,400
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2021-12-15
- Owners notified
- 2022-02-11
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Recall campaignNHTSA 21V410000
- Component
- Air bags: passenger side frontal: cushion
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 4,078
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2021-06-02
- Owners notified
- 2021-08-11
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.
Safety risk
Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 11, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3DREHSEL.
Recall campaignNHTSA 21V411000
- Component
- Electrical system: software
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 33,437
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2021-06-02
- Owners notified
- 2021-08-17
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Safety risk
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on July 23, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3UXPOBOX.
Recall campaignNHTSA 21V241000
- Component
- Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 4,444
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2021-04-06
- Owners notified
- 2021-05-28
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach and cause hydraulic fluid to leak.
Safety risk
A hydraulic fluid leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a screw-type clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NV3LETULPX.
Recall campaignNHTSA 21V235000
- Component
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 1,285
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2021-04-05
- Owners notified
- 2021-05-28
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The multifunctional display in the instrument cluster may not be adjustable and appear too bright in certain lighting conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Safety risk
A display that is too bright can hinder the driver's vision, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3DISPKI.
Recall campaignNHTSA 21V152000
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 56,534
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2021-03-10
- Owners notified
- 2021-06-04
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The retaining washer and bolt that connect the brake pedal to the bearing block, may come loose and detach. This could cause the brake lights to stay illuminated, even when the brake pedal is not pressed.
Safety risk
Malfunctioning brake lights can fail to alert other motorists of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners and dealers will secure a bearing bracket to brake pedal by retrofitting an additional retaining ring (with PNR A 907 994 01 00) at the bearing bracket of brake pedal, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on May 3, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BREBOL.
Recall campaignNHTSA 21V153000
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 56
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2021-03-10
- Owners notified
- 2023-01-20
Defect description
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."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the sliding door could dislocate more than intended, and increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Recall campaignNHTSA 21V077000
- Component
- Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 198
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2021-02-17
- Owners notified
- 2021-03-05
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with the multimedia system "Connect 5" and a rearview camera. The rearview image may not display within 2 seconds from the start of the backing event. In addition, the rearview image may be obscured or covered by the visual display of the Emergency Call (eCall) pop-up window if the eCall system is activated while the reverse gear is engaged. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Safety risk
A delayed or obstructed rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update on the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3RUECON.
Recall campaignNHTSA 21V055000
- Component
- Electrical system: software
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 84,345
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2021-02-05
- Owners notified
- 2021-05-05
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris and 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
Safety risk
Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software communication module for the automatic emergency call system, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSXHERMPOS.
Recall campaignNHTSA 20V802000
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 9,094
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2020-12-21
- Owners notified
- 2022-01-05
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with electric parking brakes. The rear brake calipers may leak brake fluid into the housing of the electric parking brake connected to the rear axle service brake system, allowing air to enter the hydraulic brake system.
Safety risk
Air in the brake system can result in extended brake pedal travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will replace the rear brake calipers, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed on January 4, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BREPB.
Recall campaignNHTSA 20V756000
- Component
- Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 9
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2020-12-08
- Owners notified
- 2021-03-17
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles. These vehicles may have been delivered with a version of the printed and digital operator's manual that may be inaccurate and/or incomplete.
Safety risk
If the operator relies on the provided owner's manual, the information about vehicle functions and other safety relevant information may be inaccurate and/or incomplete, which could lead to improper operation of the vehicle and potentially increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the printed version of the operator's manual with the latest version and update the software of the digital version, free of charge. DVUSA distributed owners an interim notification on January 22, 2021. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3PRIDIBA.
Recall campaignNHTSA 20V663000
- Component
- Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 47,667
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2020-10-28
- Owners notified
- 2020-12-23
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak.
Safety risk
The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the return line connections of the power steering system, correcting it as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this campaign is NV3LETULPE.
Recall campaignNHTSA 20V595000
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 4,010
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2020-09-29
- Owners notified
- 2021-01-19
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinters. The fuel line clamps may loosen and result in a fuel leak.
Safety risk
A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the fuel hose clamp connections and tighten or replace the components as needed, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 9, 2020. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SCHELLE.
Recall campaignNHTSA 20V180000
- Component
- Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 52,127
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2020-03-26
- Owners notified
- 2020-05-18
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The Operator's Manual may not contain the correct information about how the automatic parking function ("Auto-P") operates.
Safety risk
If the driver relies on the Auto-P function as described in the Operator's Manual, vehicle rollaway or movement may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will provide the correct description of the Auto-P function for the Operator's Manual, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BAUTOP.
Recall campaignNHTSA 20V181000
- Component
- Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 48,791
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2020-03-25
- Owners notified
- 2020-05-22
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The rear part of the fender liner on the front axle may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluid.
Safety risk
Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the brake hoses, as necessary. Additionally, the fender liners will be modified. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BRADVER.
Recall campaignNHTSA 20V157000
- Component
- Tires
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 65
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2020-03-18
- Owners notified
- 2020-05-15
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with winter tires. The tires may not have been correctly installed, possibly resulting in reduced traction in wet or snowy conditions.
Safety risk
A reduction in traction may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect the running direction of the tires, correcting them as necessary. If the thread wear is uneven, the tires will be replaced. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3LAUFRI.
Recall campaignNHTSA 20V156000
- Component
- Equipment: other: labels
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 332
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2020-03-18
- Owners notified
- 2020-05-15
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label indicating the maximum speed may have not been affixed to the spare tire.
Safety risk
Without the label, an operator may be unaware of the maximum speed limit of the spare tire and operate the vehicle at a excessive speed, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will attach the speed limitation label on the spare wheel, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BEGREPP.
Recall campaignNHTSA 20V155000
- Component
- Equipment: other: labels
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 289
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2020-03-18
- Owners notified
- 2020-05-15
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label may indicate the maximum speed at 55 kilometers per hour (kph) rather than as 34 miles per hour (mph).
Safety risk
With only the metric speed listed on the spare tire label, the driver could misinterpret the kph as mph and operate the vehicle with the spare tire installed at higher speeds than the tire can withstand, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace it with the label with the correct maximum speed information indicated in miles per hour, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BEGRESS.
Recall campaignNHTSA 20V109000
- Component
- Steering
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 8,595
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2020-02-25
- Owners notified
- 2020-04-13
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screws that secure the intermediate bearing of the steering spindle may not have been properly tightened, potentially causing the screws to loosen and detach.
Safety risk
If the screws detach, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace and properly tighten the steering spindle intermediate bearing screws, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SCHLENK.
Recall campaignNHTSA 20V110000
- Component
- Steering: column
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 25
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2020-02-25
- Owners notified
- 2020-04-24
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The steering column casing cover may have not been installed, allowing the steering column area to be exposed.
Safety risk
If small vehicle components, such as nuts and screws, enter the steering column area, the steering operation can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace the steering column with one that has a cover, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3VERKLE.
Recall campaignNHTSA 20V078000
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 4,424
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2020-02-12
- Owners notified
- 2020-05-04
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The connecting screws on the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipe may not have been correctly tightened.
Safety risk
If the connecting screws are not properly tightened, hot exhaust gases may leak from the EGR pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will renew the screw connection and the flange seals on the exhaust gas recirculation pipe, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on April 6, 2020. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3AGROHR.
Recall campaignNHTSA 20V079000
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 4,385
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2020-02-12
- Owners notified
- 2020-04-10
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The flange connection between the exhaust gas turbocharger and the exit to the diesel particulate filter may not be attached properly, potentially causing an exhaust gas leak.
Safety risk
An exhaust gas leak in the engine compartment increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace the flange seals and properly tighten the connection, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FLABIND.
Recall campaignNHTSA 19V908000
- Component
- Equipment
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 183
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2019-12-19
- Owners notified
- 2020-04-15
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The lashing rails on the side walls may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in the lashing rails detaching.
Safety risk
If the lashing rails disconnect, the cargo could become unsecured, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correctly affix the lashing rails to the side walls, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on February 7, 2020. The recall began April 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3ZUSCHI.
Recall campaignNHTSA 19V798000
- Component
- Fuel system, diesel
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 4,987
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2019-11-07
- Owners notified
- 2020-01-03
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with diesel fuel systems. The bayonet lock between the fuel pump and the fuel tank may not have been closed and locked during manufacturing. As a result, a leak between the fuel pump and the fuel tank could occur. In addition, a gas station fuel pump may not automatically stop once the tank fill level is reached, potentially causing the fuel to overflow.
Safety risk
A diesel fuel leak can create slippery road conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bayonet lock on the fuel pump, locking it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 3, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KRAFMOD.
Recall campaignNHTSA 19V800000
- Component
- Seats
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 3
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2019-11-06
- Owners notified
- 2020-03-09
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner vehicles. A seam on the height adjuster for the front seats may have been insufficiently welded.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the weld seam may break and cause the seat cushion to shift forward, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tilt adjuster for the front seats, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on December 19, 2019. The recall began March 9, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SITZVER.
Recall campaignNHTSA 19V716000
- Component
- Structure: body: door
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 153
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2019-10-08
- Owners notified
- 2020-02-10
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.
Safety risk
If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal accident, a greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the abutting wedge on the driver and front passenger side, correcting it, as necessary, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 22, 2019. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KEIL.
Recall campaignNHTSA 19V695000
- Component
- Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 1,232
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2019-10-02
- Owners notified
- 2020-02-10
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The airbag systems may not have been activated after vehicle production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
An inactive airbag system can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the airbag systems have been activated, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 22, 2019. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3AIRIGEL.
Recall campaignNHTSA 19V693000
- Component
- Unknown or other
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 19
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2019-10-02
- Owners notified
- 2019-11-15
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in possible unknown safety risks.
Safety risk
Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and vehicles will be returned to the reassembly plant for comprehensive inspection and, if necessary, corrective action, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSX566ZP25.
Recall campaignNHTSA 19V665000
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 5,626
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2019-09-18
- Owners notified
- 2019-11-01
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened. As a result, factors such as the vehicle's speed, wind resistance and road conditions may cause the hood to open while the vehicle is being driven.
Safety risk
A hood that opens while driving can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the screw connection, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HAUBOSS.
Recall campaignNHTSA 19V591000
- Component
- Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 8,243
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2019-08-12
- Owners notified
- 2019-09-30
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500, and 4500 vehicles. If the manual turn-switch that activates the vehicle lights is turned quickly from one lighting position to another, the brightness of the taillights can be significantly reduced or could switch off completely.
Safety risk
Reduced taillight visibility increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will update the body control unit software, free of charge. The recall began September 30, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is VS3HELI.
Recall campaignNHTSA 19V507000
- Component
- Visibility: glass, side/rear
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 1,079
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2019-07-02
- Owners notified
- 2020-01-21
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 vehicles. The rear side windows may be single-pane safety glass instead of laminated safety glass.
Safety risk
In the event of a side impact crash or vehicle rollover, the fitted side windows may not adequately protect the rear occupants from being ejected, increasing their risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner dealers will replace the single-pane safety glass with laminated safety glass., free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on August 16, 2019. The recall began January 21, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3VERGLAS.
The 2020 model has 7 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
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.