MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 4500 2020: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V153000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 4500 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-01-20 2021-03-10 2021-03-10

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: VS3SCHIEBT

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 56

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 226

Summary

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."

Consequence

In the event of a crash, the sliding door could dislocate more than intended, and increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy

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.

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.