12 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Posted on: 2017-12-19
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2017 mercedes-benz sprinter 3500 and freightliner sprinter 3500 vehicles equipped with the crosswind assist function. In the event of strong crosswind, automatic brake interventions by the vehicle dynamics control system (adaptive esp) might not be activated.
Consequence
If crosswind assist system does not activate the automatic braking system as expected in the event of a strong crosswind, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the esp control unit with corrected software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in january 2018. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-854-888-3214.
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.
DEFECT #2 - TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Posted on: 2017-11-22
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2017 mercedes-benz and freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. The spare tire holder under the vehicle may not be properly secured.
Consequence
If the spare tire holder is not properly secured, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners and dealers will lift the spare tire holder completely and tighten the securing screws as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact dvusa custom service at 1-854-888-3214.
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.
DEFECT #3 - LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Posted on: 2017-12-19
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2017 mercedes-benz sprinter 3500 and freightliner sprinter 3500 vehicles equipped with the crosswind assist function. In the event of strong crosswind, automatic brake interventions by the vehicle dynamics control system (adaptive esp) might not be activated.
Consequence
If crosswind assist system does not activate the automatic braking system as expected in the event of a strong crosswind, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the esp control unit with corrected software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in january 2018. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-854-888-3214.
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.
DEFECT #4 - TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Posted on: 2017-11-22
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2017 mercedes-benz and freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. The spare tire holder under the vehicle may not be properly secured.
Consequence
If the spare tire holder is not properly secured, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners and dealers will lift the spare tire holder completely and tighten the securing screws as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact dvusa custom service at 1-854-888-3214.
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.
DEFECT #5 - LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Posted on: 2017-12-19
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2017 mercedes-benz sprinter 3500 and freightliner sprinter 3500 vehicles equipped with the crosswind assist function. In the event of strong crosswind, automatic brake interventions by the vehicle dynamics control system (adaptive esp) might not be activated.
Consequence
If crosswind assist system does not activate the automatic braking system as expected in the event of a strong crosswind, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the esp control unit with corrected software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in january 2018. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-854-888-3214.
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.
DEFECT #6 - TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Posted on: 2017-11-22
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2017 mercedes-benz and freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. The spare tire holder under the vehicle may not be properly secured.
Consequence
If the spare tire holder is not properly secured, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners and dealers will lift the spare tire holder completely and tighten the securing screws as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact dvusa custom service at 1-854-888-3214.
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.
DEFECT #7 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Posted on: 2020-10-29
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2015-2020 mercedes benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak.
Consequence
The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will check the return line connections of the power steering system, correcting it as needed, free of charge. The recall began december 23, 2020. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this campaign is nv3letulpe.
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.
DEFECT #8 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Posted on: 2020-10-29
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2015-2020 mercedes benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak.
Consequence
The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will check the return line connections of the power steering system, correcting it as needed, free of charge. The recall began december 23, 2020. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this campaign is nv3letulpe.
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.
DEFECT #9 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE
Posted on: 2021-02-03
Description
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.
Consequence
If esc becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #10 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE
Posted on: 2021-02-03
Description
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.
Consequence
If esc becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #11 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE
Posted on: 2021-02-03
Description
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.
Consequence
If esc becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #12 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE
Posted on: 2021-02-03
Description
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.
Consequence
If esc becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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.