NHTSA recall 22V-796: Power Train

Daimler Vans USA, LLC · Reported October 21, 2022 · 1 affected model year

Power Train recall

22V-796
October 21, 2022 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Problem
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with a manual parking brake and 7-speed automatic transmission. The guide bushing on the parking pawl may fatigue, which can cause the parking pawl not to engage and result in vehicle rollaway.
Safety risk
Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software of the electronic stability, transmission control, direct select module, and electronic ignition switch control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's numbers for this recall are 22V2790611, 22V2790612, and 22V2790613.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number22V796000
ManufacturerDaimler Vans USA, LLC
Report dateOctober 21, 2022
ComponentPower Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Park Pawl
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.nhtsa.gov.

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