Mercedes-Benz recall: Power train
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles. The welds on the helical gear within the rear axle drivetrain may fail, causing a loss of drive power.
What could happen
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, drivetrain failure can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the rear axle electric drivetrain, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is V3ESCHWEI.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Esprinter 2024
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V090000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 14, 2025
- Owners notified
- May 5, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 689
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Power train › Axle assembly; Parking brake › Driveline
- Maker's own recall number
- V3ESCHWEI
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Back over prevention Feb 20, 2026
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electronic stability control (esc) May 6, 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.