NHTSA recall 21V-235: Electrical System

Daimler Vans USA, LLC · Reported April 5, 2021 · 1 affected model year

Electrical System recall

21V-235
April 5, 2021 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Problem
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The multifunctional display in the instrument cluster may not be adjustable and appear too bright in certain lighting conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Safety risk
A display that is too bright can hinder the driver's vision, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3DISPKI.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V235000
ManufacturerDaimler Vans USA, LLC
Report dateApril 5, 2021
ComponentElectrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
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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