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Model year 2018 · Mercedes-Benz

2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The most recent was reported on February 3, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SPRINTER 1500, SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 4500.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
21V042000February 3, 2021Electronic Stability Control (ESC) › Control Module
20V663000October 28, 2020Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, And Connections
20V156000March 18, 2020Equipment › Other › Labels
20V155000March 18, 2020Equipment › Other › Labels
19V695000October 2, 2019Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
19V693000October 2, 2019Unknown Or Other
19V665000September 18, 2019Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch
19V507000July 2, 2019Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear
19V222000March 20, 2019Unknown Or Other
18V743000October 24, 2018Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Systems involved: Equipment (2) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (2) · Unknown Or Other (2) · Air Bags (1) · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (1) · Steering (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V042000Manufacturer no. NC3DREZAHA

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) › Control Module

Report received by NHTSA
February 3, 2021
Owner notification
August 20, 2021
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
48,667 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPRINTER 3500

Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) unit may become disabled on these vehicles.

Safety risk

If ESC becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on March 10, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NC3DREZAHA.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V042000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V663000Manufacturer no. NV3LETULPE

Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, And Connections

Report received by NHTSA
October 28, 2020
Owner notification
December 23, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
47,667 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPRINTER 1500, SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 4500

Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak.

Safety risk

The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the return line connections of the power steering system, correcting it as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this campaign is NV3LETULPE.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V663000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V156000Manufacturer no. VS3BEGREPP

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
March 18, 2020
Owner notification
May 15, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
332 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPRINTER 1500, SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 4500

Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label indicating the maximum speed may have not been affixed to the spare tire.

Safety risk

Without the label, an operator may be unaware of the maximum speed limit of the spare tire and operate the vehicle at a excessive speed, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will attach the speed limitation label on the spare wheel, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BEGREPP.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V156000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V155000Manufacturer no. VS3BEGRESS

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
March 18, 2020
Owner notification
May 15, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
289 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPRINTER 1500, SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 4500

Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label may indicate the maximum speed at 55 kilometers per hour (kph) rather than as 34 miles per hour (mph).

Safety risk

With only the metric speed listed on the spare tire label, the driver could misinterpret the kph as mph and operate the vehicle with the spare tire installed at higher speeds than the tire can withstand, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace it with the label with the correct maximum speed information indicated in miles per hour, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BEGRESS.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V155000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V695000Manufacturer no. VS3AIRIGEL

Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module

Report received by NHTSA
October 2, 2019
Owner notification
February 10, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,232 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
August 31, 2018 – July 11, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPRINTER 1500, SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 4500

Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The airbag systems may not have been activated after vehicle production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

An inactive airbag system can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the airbag systems have been activated, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 22, 2019. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3AIRIGEL.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V695000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V693000Manufacturer no. VSX566ZP25

Unknown Or Other

Report received by NHTSA
October 2, 2019
Owner notification
November 15, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
19 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
April 12, 2018 – September 20, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPRINTER 1500, SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 4500

Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in possible unknown safety risks.

Safety risk

Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and vehicles will be returned to the reassembly plant for comprehensive inspection and, if necessary, corrective action, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSX566ZP25.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

Source: NHTSA recall 19V693000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V665000Manufacturer no. VS3HAUBOSS

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
September 18, 2019
Owner notification
November 1, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,626 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
December 17, 2017 – June 12, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPRINTER 1500, SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 4500

Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened. As a result, factors such as the vehicle's speed, wind resistance and road conditions may cause the hood to open while the vehicle is being driven.

Safety risk

A hood that opens while driving can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the screw connection, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HAUBOSS.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V665000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V507000Manufacturer no. VS3VERGLAS

Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear

Report received by NHTSA
July 2, 2019
Owner notification
January 21, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,079 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
August 31, 2018 – May 29, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPRINTER 1500, SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 4500

Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 vehicles. The rear side windows may be single-pane safety glass instead of laminated safety glass.

Safety risk

In the event of a side impact crash or vehicle rollover, the fitted side windows may not adequately protect the rear occupants from being ejected, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner dealers will replace the single-pane safety glass with laminated safety glass., free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on August 16, 2019. The recall began January 21, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3VERGLAS.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V507000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V222000Manufacturer no. VSX566ZP25

Unknown Or Other

Report received by NHTSA
March 20, 2019
Owner notification
May 17, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
7 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
April 12, 2018 – December 28, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500

Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The affected vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in possible unknown safety risks.

Safety risk

Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will complete the final quality inspection, free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSX566ZP25.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V222000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V743000

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
October 24, 2018
Owner notification
January 31, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
76 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
July 4, 2018 – July 19, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500

Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The right side door latches may have been built with incorrect components. As a result, when the doors are electronically unlocked, the right-side doors may not be able to be opened from inside or outside of the vehicle.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the right side doors cannot be opened, it could increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the locks if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V743000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: February 3, 2021.