MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER (VS30) 2019: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V180000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | SPRINTER (VS30) | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-05-18 | 2020-03-26 | 2020-03-26 |
Production Dates: 2018-08-01 - 2019-01-22
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: VS3BAUTOP
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 52127
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Vans USA, LLC "DVUSA" is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The Operator's Manual may not contain the correct information about how the automatic parking function ""Auto-P"" operates.
If the driver relies on the Auto-P function as described in the Operator's Manual, vehicle rollaway or movement may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will provide the correct description of the Auto-P function for the Operator's Manual, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BAUTOP.
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.
