Freightliner Sprinter 3500; MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter 3500 (2012-2018): Electronic stability control (esc)
Recall 21V042000 · Feb 3, 2021 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
48,667
vehicles affected
48,667
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V042000
- Date
- Feb 3, 2021
- Maker
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Units affected
- 48,667
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electronic stability control (esc) > Control module
- Model years
- 2012-2018
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If ESC becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 14 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Sprinter 3500 | 2012-2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter 3500 | 2012-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V042000?
2 models: Freightliner Sprinter 3500 (2012-2018), Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 (2012-2018), about 48,667 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V042000?
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.
What can happen?
If ESC becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.