MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 1500 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V930000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 1500 2021
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-12-13 2024-12-13

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: VS3BELKOM

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 697

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 101

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC "DVUSA" is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The instrument cluster illumination may not be adjustable and appear too bright in certain lighting conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Consequence

A display that is too bright can make it difficult for the driver to see critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 7, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BELKOM.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153' or go to nhtsa.gov.