2019–2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 1500, Sprinter 4500 and more recall: Power train: automatic transmission, internal, park pawl
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 22V796000
- Reported
- October 21, 2022
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Part
- Power train: automatic transmission, internal, park pawl
- Vehicles affected
- About 124,305
What is wrong
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.
Safety risk
Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022); Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022); Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022); Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
What is the fix?
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.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.