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VehicleDec 15, 202148,400 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. A software error in the park lock system may allow the vehicle to move after the gear selector has been placed in the Park 'P' position without the parking brake applied.

What could happen

Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will update the electronic stability program control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3PA27 ERI/ERO.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
21V972000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Dec 15, 2021
Owners notified
Feb 11, 2022
Vehicles or items affected
48,400
Started by
NHTSA investigation
Built
–
Part
Electrical system › Software
Maker's own recall number
VS3PA27 ERI/ERO

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.nhtsa.gov.

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