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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 21V042000

2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2014 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 — Electronic stability control (esc): control module

Published February 3, 2021 · Recall initiated: February 3, 2021

Summary

NHTSA records recall 21V042000, published February 3, 2021. Recalling firm: Daimler Vans USA, LLC; 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2014 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 — Electronic stability control (esc): control module.

What's the hazard

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) unit may become disabled on these vehicles.

What to do

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on March 10, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NC3DREZAHA.

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Recall details

Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Model
SPRINTER 3500
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Lot
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | 2012 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 | 2013 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 | 2014 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 | 2015 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 | 2016 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 | 2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 | 2018 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2014 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 — Electronic stability control (esc): control module recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V042000 on February 3, 2021. Reported hazard: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) unit may become disabled on these vehicles.

What should I do if I have this product?

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on March 10, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NC3DREZAHA.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: SPRINTER 3500.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)