2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock
Published March 10, 2021 · Recall initiated: March 10, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V153000, published March 10, 2021. Recalling firm: Daimler Vans USA, LLC; 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock.
What's the hazard
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with an optional electric sliding door. The auxiliary lock on the sliding door may be the incorrect type for an electric sliding door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation.
What to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will convert the sliding door from electric to manual function, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SCHIEBT.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- SPRINTER 1500
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500 | 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 | 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500 | 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 4500 | 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 | 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 4500 | 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V153000 on March 10, 2021. Reported hazard: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with an optional electric sliding door. The auxiliary lock on the sliding door may be the incorrect type for an electric sliding door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation.
What should I do if I have this product?
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will convert the sliding door from electric to manual function, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SCHIEBT.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: SPRINTER 1500.