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Model year 2015 · Mercedes-Benz

2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 12 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
21V042000February 3, 2021Electronic Stability Control (ESC) › Control Module
20V663000October 28, 2020Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, And Connections
19V238000March 26, 2019Seats
19V004000January 8, 2019Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
19V003000January 8, 2019Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
17V786000December 8, 2017Equipment
17V094000February 10, 2017Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
17V093000February 10, 2017Air Bags
17V092000February 10, 2017Fuel System, Diesel
16V351000May 24, 2016Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars
16V261000April 29, 2016Structure › Body
16V093000February 18, 2016Equipment › Other › Labels

Systems involved: Air Bags (3) · Equipment (2) · Structure (2) · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (1) · Fuel System, Diesel (1) · Power Train (1) · Seats (1) · Steering (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 19V238000

Seats

Report received by NHTSA
March 26, 2019
Owner notification
March 25, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
12 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
January 14, 2019 – February 14, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500

Defect summary

Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.

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 19V238000, filed by Vantage Mobility International, 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 2015 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 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 2015 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 17V094000

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA
February 10, 2017
Owner notification
April 27, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
September 26, 2014 – October 9, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500

Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured without a driveshaft catch strap, allowing a loose driveshaft to strike the fuel tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Safety risk

A loose driveshaft may strike and puncture the gas tank, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a driveshaft catch strap, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2017. 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 17V094000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V093000

Air Bags

Report received by NHTSA
February 10, 2017
Owner notification
May 26, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
15,338 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
April 1, 2013 – November 8, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500

Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. These vehicles were manufactured without a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the air bag control unit. As a result, the air bag control unit may not remain functional after the initial impact, possibly preventing additional air bags from deploying in response to a secondary impact.

Safety risk

If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate and protective bracket around the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2017. 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 17V093000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V092000

Fuel System, Diesel

Report received by NHTSA
February 10, 2017
Owner notification
June 6, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
September 26, 2014 – October 9, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500

Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured without a protective plate on the front of the gas tank and a foam ring at the filler neck. As such, these vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Safety risk

Without the protective plate and the foam ring installed, impacts may damage the tank resulting in a fuel leak that can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017. 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 17V092000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V351000

Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

Report received by NHTSA
May 24, 2016
Owner notification
August 11, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
May 31, 2015 – April 30, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500

Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2015, to April 30, 2016, and 2015-2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured May 1, 2015, to April 30, 2016. The affected vehicles are configured to have super-high roofs, but may not be equipped with the required crash pads.

Safety risk

If the required crash pads are missing, it can increase the risk of injury to a front passenger seat occupant if they are unbelted.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the required crash-pads, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. 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 16V351000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V261000

Structure › Body

Report received by NHTSA
April 29, 2016
Owner notification
September 2, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
55 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
April 1, 2015 – October 31, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500

Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured April 1, 2015, to October 31, 2015. The affected vehicles may have had multiple layers of paint applied, and as a result, in a crash, the windows may separate from the vehicle when the outer layer of paint peels from the layer below.

Safety risk

If the windows separate from the vehicle in a crash, the occupants are at a greater risk of injury.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will remove the windows and inspect the paintwork, repainting the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. This recall began August 4, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-770-705-2070.

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 16V261000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V093000

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
February 18, 2016
Owner notification
April 12, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,278 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
April 29, 2015 – December 15, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500

Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured April 29, 2015, to December 15, 2015. The affected vehicles have a tire pressure label that incorrectly states a higher maximum load capacity than the vehicle is designed for.

Safety risk

The vehicle may be overloaded if loaded to the incorrect weight shown on the label, possibly resulting in axle or tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner dealers will replace the incorrect tire pressure label, free of charge. The recall began March 2016. 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 16V093000, 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.