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Recall 21V-153

Daimler Vans USA, LLC recalled the 2019 to 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 and 3 other models: Latches/locks/linkages (doors, lock).

At a glance

Campaign number
21V-153
Reported
March 10, 2021
Vehicles affected
56 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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."

The risk

In the event of a crash, the sliding door could dislocate more than intended, and increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

The fix

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-[removed]. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SCHIEBT.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles