Freightliner Sprinter 3500 (2017) recall: Crosswind Assist system may not activate
Daimler Vans USA recalls 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles with Crosswind Assist feature. The system might not activate automatic braking in strong crosswinds, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact DVUSA for free software update.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If Crosswind Assist system does not activate the automatic braking system as expected in the event of a strong crosswind, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles with Crosswind Assist. The system might not activate automatic braking during strong crosswinds, potentially causing crashes. Owners need to get a free software update from dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225950-freightliner-sprinter-3500-2017-recall-crosswind-assist-system-may-not.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225950-freightliner-sprinter-3500-2017-recall-crosswind-assist-system-may-not · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V804000
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“Freightliner Sprinter 3500 (2017) recall: Crosswind Assist system may not activate.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225950-freightliner-sprinter-3500-2017-recall-crosswind-assist-system-may-not. Based on NHTSA recall #17V804000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V804000).
Why it’s dangerous
The Crosswind Assist system might not activate the automatic braking system when strong crosswinds occur. This could lead to the vehicle not slowing down or stopping properly, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles with Crosswind Assist feature are affected. Drivers in areas with strong crosswinds are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 has the Crosswind Assist feature. The recall applies to vehicles sold in the U.S. between specific dates.
- Brand
Daimler Vans USA- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact DVUSA
Call 1-854-888-3214 to get the free software update for your vehicle.
Get software update
Dealers will update the ESP control unit with corrected software at no cost.
January 2018
What NHTSA says to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESP control unit with corrected software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-854-888-3214.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall expected to begin (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V804000 (December 14, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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