Model year 2017 · Mercedes-Benz

2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The most recent was reported on February 3, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SPRINTER 1500, SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 4500.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
21V042000	February 3, 2021	Electronic Stability Control (ESC) › Control Module
20V663000	October 28, 2020	Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, And Connections
19V004000	January 8, 2019	Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
19V003000	January 8, 2019	Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
18V288000	May 3, 2018	Structure › Body
18V113000	February 15, 2018	Equipment › Other › Labels
17V804000	December 14, 2017	Lane Departure › Assist
17V786000	December 8, 2017	Equipment
17V742000	November 21, 2017	Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Equipment (2) · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (1) · Lane Departure (1) · Steering (1) · Structure (1) · Tires (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V042000Manufacturer no. NC3DREZAHA

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) › Control Module

Report received by NHTSA: February 3, 2021
Owner notification: August 20, 2021
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 48,667 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: SPRINTER 3500

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

If ESC becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V042000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V663000Manufacturer no. NV3LETULPE

Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, And Connections

Report received by NHTSA: October 28, 2020
Owner notification: December 23, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 47,667 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: SPRINTER 1500, SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 4500

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V663000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V004000

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA: January 8, 2019
Owner notification: March 15, 2019
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 88,388 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: February 27, 2013 – April 5, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500

Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Safety risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V004000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V003000

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA: January 8, 2019
Owner notification: March 15, 2019
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 71,301 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500

Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the driver frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Safety risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall is began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V003000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V288000

Structure › Body

Report received by NHTSA: May 3, 2018
Owner notification: July 2, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 153 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: September 11, 2017 – October 11, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500

Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles may be missing spot welds on the front side wall, connecting the door portal to the hinge reinforcements in the A-pillar area, possibly affecting vehicle strength in a crash.

Safety risk

If the missing welds affect body strength, there may be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and add any missing spot welds, free of charge. The recall began on July 2, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V288000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V113000

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA: February 15, 2018
Owner notification: April 3, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 17 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: January 19, 2016 – November 14, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500

Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vehicles, equipped with folding seats (sales code S20). The unloaded vehicle weight (UVW) label on these incomplete vehicles may be incorrect.

Safety risk

The incorrect UVW label can result in final stage manufacturers exceeding the maximum vehicle weight once the vehicle is completed. A vehicle that exceeds its maximum weight has an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the UVW label and inspect the vehicle to make sure that it is not overloaded, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V113000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V804000

Lane Departure › Assist

Report received by NHTSA: December 14, 2017
Owner notification: February 2, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2,177 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: March 31, 2017 – October 13, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: SPRINTER 3500

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V804000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V786000

Equipment

Report received by NHTSA: December 8, 2017
Owner notification: December 11, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 550 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: March 1, 2014 – October 31, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500

Defect summary

Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC (Midwest) is recalling certain Custom Vans and Camper Van recreational vehicles built on 2014-2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter chassis and 2016-2017 RAM Promaster chassis. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Safety risk

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Midwest will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fire extinguisher with a different brand, free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2017. Owners may contact Kidde customer service for their replacement extinguisher at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V786000, filed by Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V742000

Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

Report received by NHTSA: November 21, 2017
Owner notification: January 19, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 773 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: July 11, 2017 – August 9, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V742000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: February 3, 2021.