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VehicleApr 5, 20211,285 affected

Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system

What is wrong

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The multifunctional display in the instrument cluster may not be adjustable and appear too bright in certain lighting conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

What could happen

A display that is too bright can hinder the driver's vision, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3DISPKI.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
21V235000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Apr 5, 2021
Owners notified
May 28, 2021
Vehicles or items affected
1,285
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Maker's own recall number
VS3DISPKI
Safety standard
FMVSS 101

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

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.