Mercedes-Benz recall: Electronic stability control (esc)
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with the camper upfit option. The Electronic Stability Control (ESP) software was not updated for vehicles with a higher center of gravity.
What could happen
The ESP may not respond as intended during certain driving scenarios, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HOLAPLI.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (Vs30) 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V360000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 17, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jul 2, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 168
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electronic stability control (esc) › Control module › Software
- Maker's own recall number
- VS3HOLAPLI
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
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Feb 17, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Nov 3, 2021
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Steering Apr 6, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Equipment Apr 5, 2021
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Equipment Dec 8, 2020
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Fuel system, gasoline Aug 4, 2020
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.