Recall 17V804000: 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 1 other model

Report received

Dec 14, 2017

Manufacturer

Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Potentially affected

2,177vehicles

Model years

2017

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 35002 complaints
• 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 350028 complaints