Recall 21V513000: 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 8 other models
- Report received
- Jul 7, 2021
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Potentially affected
- 1,514vehicles
- Model years
- 2021
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 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Metris, and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt assemblies. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Possible consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 21, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA's customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 15000 complaints
- 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 25000 complaints
- 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 35001 complaints
- 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 45000 complaints
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris1 complaints
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15009 complaints
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 250045 complaints
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35008 complaints
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 45000 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.