MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER (VS30) 2019: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V360000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER (VS30) 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-07-02 2021-05-17 2021-05-17

Production Dates: 2018-08-01 - 2019-01-22

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: VS3HOLAPLI

Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 168

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC "DVUSA" is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with the camper upfit option. The Electronic Stability Control "ESP" software was not updated for vehicles with a higher center of gravity.

Consequence

The ESP may not respond as intended during certain driving scenarios, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HOLAPLI.

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.