NHTSA recall 21V-153: Latches/Locks/Linkages

Daimler Vans USA, LLC · Reported March 10, 2021 · 1 affected model year

Latches/Locks/Linkages recall

21V-153
March 10, 2021 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Problem
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."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the sliding door could dislocate more than intended, and increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V153000
ManufacturerDaimler Vans USA, LLC
Report dateMarch 10, 2021
ComponentLatches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Lock
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 350022 recalls total

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