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DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 mercedes-benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles.  The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup.  This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge.  Dvusa issued owners an interim notification on july 23, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3uxpobox.  

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.  

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 mercedes-benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles.  The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup.  This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge.  Dvusa issued owners an interim notification on july 23, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3uxpobox.  

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.  

DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 mercedes-benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles.  The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup.  This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge.  Dvusa issued owners an interim notification on july 23, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3uxpobox.  

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.  

DEFECT #4 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 mercedes-benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles.  The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup.  This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge.  Dvusa issued owners an interim notification on july 23, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3uxpobox.  

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.  

DEFECT #5 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 mercedes-benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles.  The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup.  This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge.  Dvusa issued owners an interim notification on july 23, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3uxpobox.  

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.  

DEFECT #6 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 mercedes-benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles.  The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup.  This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge.  Dvusa issued owners an interim notification on july 23, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3uxpobox.  

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.  

DEFECT #7 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling 2019-2021 mercedes benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats.  The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.  

Consequence
Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on august 11, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3drehsel.  

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.  

DEFECT #8 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling 2019-2021 mercedes benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats.  The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.  

Consequence
Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on august 11, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3drehsel.  

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.  

DEFECT #9 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling 2019-2021 mercedes benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats.  The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.  

Consequence
Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on august 11, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3drehsel.  

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.  

DEFECT #10 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling 2019-2021 mercedes benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats.  The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.  

Consequence
Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on august 11, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3drehsel.  

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.  

DEFECT #11 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling 2019-2021 mercedes benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats.  The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.  

Consequence
Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on august 11, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3drehsel.  

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.  

DEFECT #12 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling 2019-2021 mercedes benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats.  The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.  

Consequence
Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on august 11, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3drehsel.  

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.  

DEFECT #13 - STRUCTURE


Posted on: 2021-12-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2021 mercedes-benz sprinter vehicles.  The spring-loaded rear step bolt fasteners were not properly tightened.  

Consequence
Loose bolt fasteners may allow the rear step to separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will tighten the bolt fasteners and replace the console and attaching hardware, free of charge.  Owners 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 vs3hecktri.  

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.  

DEFECT #14 - STRUCTURE


Posted on: 2021-12-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2021 mercedes-benz sprinter vehicles.  The spring-loaded rear step bolt fasteners were not properly tightened.  

Consequence
Loose bolt fasteners may allow the rear step to separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will tighten the bolt fasteners and replace the console and attaching hardware, free of charge.  Owners 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 vs3hecktri.  

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.  

DEFECT #15 - STRUCTURE


Posted on: 2021-12-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2021 mercedes-benz sprinter vehicles.  The spring-loaded rear step bolt fasteners were not properly tightened.  

Consequence
Loose bolt fasteners may allow the rear step to separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will tighten the bolt fasteners and replace the console and attaching hardware, free of charge.  Owners 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 vs3hecktri.  

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.  

DEFECT #16 - STRUCTURE


Posted on: 2021-12-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2021 mercedes-benz sprinter vehicles.  The spring-loaded rear step bolt fasteners were not properly tightened.  

Consequence
Loose bolt fasteners may allow the rear step to separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will tighten the bolt fasteners and replace the console and attaching hardware, free of charge.  Owners 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 vs3hecktri.  

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.  

DEFECT #17 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING


Posted on: 2021-10-07
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2021 mercedes-benz sprinter vehicles.  A cable duct may drop out of place due to unlatched engagement hooks inside the battery case.  This may cause the starter-generator wiring harness to chafe against the transmission carrier, which could result in an electrical short-circuit.  

Consequence
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the engagement hooks on the affected cable duct with expanding rivets, free of charge.  The recall began on november 2, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa's customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3kabkan.  

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.  

DEFECT #18 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 mercedes-benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles.  The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup.  This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge.  Dvusa issued owners an interim notification on july 23, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3uxpobox.  

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.  

DEFECT #19 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 mercedes-benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles.  The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup.  This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge.  Dvusa issued owners an interim notification on july 23, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3uxpobox.  

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.  

DEFECT #20 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 mercedes-benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles.  The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup.  This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge.  Dvusa issued owners an interim notification on july 23, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3uxpobox.  

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.  

DEFECT #21 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 mercedes-benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles.  The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup.  This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge.  Dvusa issued owners an interim notification on july 23, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3uxpobox.  

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.  

DEFECT #22 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 mercedes-benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles.  The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup.  This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge.  Dvusa issued owners an interim notification on july 23, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3uxpobox.  

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.  

DEFECT #23 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 mercedes-benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles.  The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup.  This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.

Consequence
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge.  Dvusa issued owners an interim notification on july 23, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3uxpobox.  

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.  

DEFECT #24 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling 2019-2021 mercedes benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats.  The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.  

Consequence
Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on august 11, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3drehsel.  

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.  

DEFECT #25 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling 2019-2021 mercedes benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats.  The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.  

Consequence
Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on august 11, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3drehsel.  

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.  

DEFECT #26 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling 2019-2021 mercedes benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats.  The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.  

Consequence
Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on august 11, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3drehsel.  

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.  

DEFECT #27 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling 2019-2021 mercedes benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats.  The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.  

Consequence
Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on august 11, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3drehsel.  

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.  

DEFECT #28 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling 2019-2021 mercedes benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats.  The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.  

Consequence
Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on august 11, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3drehsel.  

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.  

DEFECT #29 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling 2019-2021 mercedes benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats.  The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.  

Consequence
Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on august 11, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3drehsel.  

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.  

DEFECT #30 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling 2019-2021 mercedes benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats.  The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.  

Consequence
Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on august 11, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3drehsel.  

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.  

DEFECT #31 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling 2019-2021 mercedes benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats.  The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.  

Consequence
Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on august 11, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3drehsel.  

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.  

DEFECT #32 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling 2019-2021 mercedes benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats.  The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.  

Consequence
Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on august 11, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3drehsel.  

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.  

DEFECT #33 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling 2019-2021 mercedes benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats.  The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.  

Consequence
Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on august 11, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3drehsel.  

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.  

DEFECT #34 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling 2019-2021 mercedes benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats.  The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.  

Consequence
Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on august 11, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3drehsel.  

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.  

DEFECT #35 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION


Posted on: 2021-06-02
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling 2019-2021 mercedes benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats.  The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.  

Consequence
Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on august 11, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3drehsel.  

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.  

DEFECT #36 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL


Posted on: 2022-10-24
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2019-2022 mercedes-benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles equipped with a manual parking brake and 7-speed automatic transmission.  The guide bushing on the parking pawl may fatigue, which can cause the parking pawl not to engage and result in vehicle rollaway.  

Consequence
Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will update the software of the electronic stability, transmission control, direct select module, and electronic ignition switch control units, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 19, 2022.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's numbers for this recall are 22v2790611, 22v2790612, and 22v2790613.  

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.  

DEFECT #37 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL


Posted on: 2022-10-24
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2019-2022 mercedes-benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles equipped with a manual parking brake and 7-speed automatic transmission.  The guide bushing on the parking pawl may fatigue, which can cause the parking pawl not to engage and result in vehicle rollaway.  

Consequence
Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will update the software of the electronic stability, transmission control, direct select module, and electronic ignition switch control units, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 19, 2022.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's numbers for this recall are 22v2790611, 22v2790612, and 22v2790613.  

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.  

DEFECT #38 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL


Posted on: 2022-10-24
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2019-2022 mercedes-benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles equipped with a manual parking brake and 7-speed automatic transmission.  The guide bushing on the parking pawl may fatigue, which can cause the parking pawl not to engage and result in vehicle rollaway.  

Consequence
Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will update the software of the electronic stability, transmission control, direct select module, and electronic ignition switch control units, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 19, 2022.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's numbers for this recall are 22v2790611, 22v2790612, and 22v2790613.  

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.  

DEFECT #39 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL


Posted on: 2022-10-24
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2019-2022 mercedes-benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles equipped with a manual parking brake and 7-speed automatic transmission.  The guide bushing on the parking pawl may fatigue, which can cause the parking pawl not to engage and result in vehicle rollaway.  

Consequence
Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will update the software of the electronic stability, transmission control, direct select module, and electronic ignition switch control units, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 19, 2022.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's numbers for this recall are 22v2790611, 22v2790612, and 22v2790613.  

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.  

DEFECT #40 - STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS


Posted on: 2023-12-26
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2019-2022 mercedes-benz sprinter vehicles.  The longitudinal frame members may be missing reinforcement fasteners, reducing vehicle stability and decreasing the structural integrity of the third-row seats.  

Consequence
Reduced stability increases the risk of a crash.  Additionally, the third-row seat mountings can fail, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and repair the frame members as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed february 16, 2024.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3rohrah.  

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.  

DEFECT #41 - STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS


Posted on: 2023-12-26
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2019-2022 mercedes-benz sprinter vehicles.  The longitudinal frame members may be missing reinforcement fasteners, reducing vehicle stability and decreasing the structural integrity of the third-row seats.  

Consequence
Reduced stability increases the risk of a crash.  Additionally, the third-row seat mountings can fail, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and repair the frame members as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed february 16, 2024.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3rohrah.  

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.  

DEFECT #42 - STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS


Posted on: 2023-12-26
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2019-2023 mercedes-benz sprinter vehicles.  The partition wall may be missing bolts, allowing the wall to detach during a crash.  

Consequence
A detached partition wall can increase the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and secure the partition wall as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed february 16, 2024.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3trewan.  

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.