Recall 21V042000: 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 21V042000 was filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC and received on February 3, 2021.
  • Type: Vehicle recall. Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE.
  • Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 48,667.
  • The manufacturer reports notifying owners on August 20, 2021.
  • Production dates listed: January 4, 2012 to October 25, 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 2012-2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) unit may become disabled on these vehicles.

Consequence (official text)

If ESC becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy (official text)

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on March 10, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NC3DREZAHA.

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.

Manufacturer campaign number: NC3DREZAHA.

Vehicles listed in the notice

Makes, models and model years in campaign 21V042000
MakeModelModel years
MERCEDES-BENZSPRINTER 35002013 to 2018

RV model years on this site linked to this campaign

NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.

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