The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·25V090000·Announced 2025-02-14

Mercedes-Benz eSprinter rear axle gear welds may fail in service

Daimler Vans is recalling certain 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles because welds on the helical gear within the rear axle drivetrain may fail, causing a loss of drive power.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: A weld failure within the rear axle drivetrain that can also allow a rollaway is a structural vehicle defect, which the rubric places at Severe.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles under NHTSA campaign number 25V090000. The potential number of units affected is 689.

The welds on the helical gear within the rear axle drivetrain may fail, causing a loss of drive power. According to NHTSA, a loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and drivetrain failure can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Dealers will replace the rear axle electric drivetrain free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2025.

Owners may contact Daimler Vans customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ ESPRINTER
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial van
Hazard
Affected units
689

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)

  • ESPRINTER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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