MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2018: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V042000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-08-20 2021-02-03 2021-02-03

Production Dates: 2018-07-04 - 2018-07-19

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: NC3DREZAHA

Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 48667

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

If ESC becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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 www.safercar.gov.