The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V042000·Announced 2021-02-03

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Recalled for Electronic Stability Control Defect

Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2012-2018 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 campers because the Electronic Stability Control unit may become disabled, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety-critical system (Electronic Stability Control) that may become disabled, increasing the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2012-2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles that have been upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles. The recall involves approximately 48,667 vehicles.

The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) unit may become disabled on these vehicles. If the ESC becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, which increases the risk of a crash.

Daimler Vans USA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor free of charge. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ, FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Light Commercial / RV
Hazard
Affected units
48,667

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SPRINTER 3500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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