Recall
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 — 20V180000
NHTSA ID
20V180000
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter 1500
Years Affected
2019
Recall Date
2020-03-26
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Units Affected
52,127
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
VS3BAUTOP
Summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The Operator's Manual may not contain the correct information about how the automatic parking function ("Auto-P") operates.
Consequence
If the driver relies on the Auto-P function as described in the Operator's Manual, vehicle rollaway or movement may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will provide the correct description of the Auto-P function for the Operator's Manual, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BAUTOP.