Daimler Vans USA recalls 2012-2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 campers for potential Electronic Stability Control failure, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact DVUSA for free rear-wheel sensor replacement.
If ESC becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2012-2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 campers due to a risk that the Electronic Stability Control system may become disabled, potentially causing loss of vehicle control during driving. This could lead to crashes under specific conditions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225209-mercedes-benz-sprinter-3500-2018-recall-esc-system-may-disable.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225209-mercedes-benz-sprinter-3500-2018-recall-esc-system-may-disable · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V042000
“Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 (2018) Recall: ESC System May Disable.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225209-mercedes-benz-sprinter-3500-2018-recall-esc-system-may-disable. Based on NHTSA recall 21V042000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V042000).
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system may become disabled, reducing the vehicle's ability to maintain stability during sudden maneuvers or uneven road conditions. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk, particularly in situations requiring quick steering adjustments.
Owners of 2012-2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 vehicles converted to campers or recreational vehicles are affected. Drivers of these vehicles face the highest risk when the Electronic Stability Control system fails.
Check if your vehicle is a 2012-2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 model that has been converted into a camper or recreational vehicle. The recall covers vehicles with the Electronic Stability Control system that may become disabled.
Reach out to DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 to schedule a free rear-wheel speed sensor replacement.
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on March 10, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NC3DREZAHA.
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system may become disabled, increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control during driving conditions that require sudden maneuvers.
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2012-2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 model that has been converted into a camper or recreational vehicle.
Contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 to arrange a free replacement of the rear-wheel speed sensor.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mercedes-Benz to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V042000 — Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Hello, I own a Mercedes-Benz that is covered by recall 21V042000 from Mercedes-Benz. The official recall notice states: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on March 10, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NC3DREZAHA. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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