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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V804000

2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — Lane departure: assist

Published December 19, 2017 · Recall initiated: December 14, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17V804000, published December 19, 2017 and initiated December 14, 2017. Recalling firm: Daimler Vans USA, LLC; 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — Lane departure: assist.

What's the hazard

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles equipped with the Crosswind Assist function. In the event of strong crosswind, automatic brake interventions by the vehicle dynamics control system (ADAPTIVE ESP) might not be activated.

What to do

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESP control unit with corrected software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-854-888-3214.

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Recall details

Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Model
SPRINTER 3500
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Lot
2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — Lane departure: assist recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V804000 on December 19, 2017. Reported hazard: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles equipped with the Crosswind Assist function. In the event of strong crosswind, automatic brake interventions by the vehicle dynamics control system (ADAPTIVE ESP) might not be activated.

What should I do if I have this product?

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESP control unit with corrected software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-854-888-3214.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FREIGHTLINER. Model: SPRINTER 3500.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)