Recall 18V743000: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 18V743000 was filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC and received on October 24, 2018.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 76.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on January 31, 2019.
- Production dates listed: July 4, 2018 to July 19, 2018.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The right side door latches may have been built with incorrect components. As a result, when the doors are electronically unlocked, the right-side doors may not be able to be opened from inside or outside of the vehicle.
Consequence (official text)
In the event of a crash, if the right side doors cannot be opened, it could increase the risk of injury.
Remedy (official text)
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the locks if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267.
Notes and contacts as published
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 | 2018 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2018 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2018 Forest River Sunseeker inherited from the chassis
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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