Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Electronic stability control (esc)
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If ESC becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2012–2018
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2012–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V042000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 3, 2021
- Owners notified
- Aug 20, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 48,667
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electronic stability control (esc) › Control module
- Maker's own recall number
- NC3DREZAHA
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Structure Sep 12, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Parking brake Feb 28, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Dec 13, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Suspension Jul 9, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Mar 24, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Mar 1, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.