Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2021 Sprinter Vans for Incorrect Weight Labeling
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans because the gross vehicle weight rating may be incorrectly stated on the tire and loading label.
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 involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect (incorrect weight labeling) increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500, and 4500 vehicles. The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) may be improperly stated on the tire and loading label, causing these vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."
The incorrect labeling may lead operators to overload the vehicle, which can result in excessive tire wear and increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the tire and loading information label as necessary. Additionally, tires will be inspected for excessive wear and replaced if needed. All repairs will be conducted free of charge.
Interim owner notifications were mailed on March 4, 2022, and owner notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3RE58HIN. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500, SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 4500
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Van
- Affected units
- 2,564
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 1500
- SPRINTER 3500
- SPRINTER 2500
- SPRINTER 4500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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