Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner
— Recall Campaign #21V235000
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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,285 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
21V235000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 05, 2021 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 21V235000 |
| Units affected: | 1,285 |
- Description:
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- A display that is too bright can hinder the driver's vision, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.