Software May Cause Unintentional Vehicle Movement
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Units affected
- 48,400
- Recall opened
- Dec 15, 2021
- Owner notification
- Feb 11, 2022
- Manufacturer campaign
- VS3PA27 ERI/ERO
- Type
- Vehicle
This recall resulted from an investigation: PE21019: Vehicle Rolls Away While in Park
Affected vehicles (8)
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 15002019–2020
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 25002019–2020
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 35002019–2020
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 45002019–2020
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 15002019–2020
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 25002019–2020
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 35002019–2020
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 45002019–2020
Component / system
Defect
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. A software error in the park lock system may allow the vehicle to move after the gear selector has been placed in the Park 'P' position without the parking brake applied.
Risk / consequence
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the electronic stability program control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3PA27 ERI/ERO.
Chronology of events
Please see document attached.
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- JAN 24, 2022 - JAN 24, 2022
- Owner notification
- JAN 31, 2022 - JAN 31, 2022
Documents (21)
Source: NHTSA campaign 21V972000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.