The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V077000·Announced 2021-02-17

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Recall for Rearview Camera Display Delay

Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vans because the rearview camera image may be delayed or obscured, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 addresses a risk-of-harm product defect (increased crash risk due to obstructed rear visibility) where no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with the "Connect 5" multimedia system and a rearview camera. The recall involves the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500, and 4500 models, as well as the Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500, and 4500 models.

The defect involves the rearview camera system, which may fail to display the rearview image within two seconds of starting to back up. Additionally, if the Emergency Call (eCall) system is activated while the vehicle is in reverse, the eCall pop-up window may obscure or cover the rearview image. These issues cause the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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. Daimler Vans USA will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update on the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on March 5, 2021. Owners may contact Daimler Vans USA 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 4500, SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 1500
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Light Commercial Van
Hazard
Affected units
198

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 (4)

  • SPRINTER 4500
  • SPRINTER 2500
  • SPRINTER 3500
  • SPRINTER 1500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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