Recall
Freightliner Sprinter 3500 — 17V804000
NHTSA ID
17V804000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Sprinter 3500
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2017-12-14
Component
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Units Affected
2,177
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles equipped with the Crosswind Assist function. In the event of strong crosswind, automatic brake interventions by the vehicle dynamics control system (ADAPTIVE ESP) might not be activated.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.