Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner
— Recall Campaign #22V796000
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.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 124,305 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
22V796000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
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| Recall date: | October 21, 2022 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 22V796000 |
| Units affected: | 124,305 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.