MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 4500 2020: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
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
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."
In the event of a crash, the sliding door could dislocate more than intended, and increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
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.
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.
