NHTSA Recall 21V153000
Filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. Component: Latches/Locks/Linkages. Reported 2021-03-10. An estimated 56 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with an optional electric sliding door. The auxiliary lock on the sliding door may be the incorrect type for an electric sliding door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Risk
In the event of a crash, the sliding door could dislocate more than intended, and increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
What the manufacturer will do
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will convert the sliding door from electric to manual function, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SCHIEBT.
Manufacturer campaign number: VS3SCHIEBT
Notes
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.