Recall 21V042000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE Defect in 2012-2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500
RECALL This recall affects up to 48,667 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 21V042000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 48,667 |
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500, 2012 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500, 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500, 2013 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500, 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500, 2014 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500, 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500, 2015 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500, 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500, 2016 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500, 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500, 2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500, 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500, 2018 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500
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Defect Description
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 Consequence
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.
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