Mercedes-BENZ recalls

505 recorded safety recall campaigns for Mercedes-BENZ vehicles, grouped by model. Each recall lists the affected component, the safety risk and the manufacturer's remedy.

Two registers: 156 from the US NHTSA database and 349 from the EU Safety Gate rapid alert system. A recall issued in one market does not always apply elsewhere, where the same model can differ or may never have been sold.

European recalls by country

Where each Mercedes-BENZ Safety Gate alert was notified. The same defect is often reported by several countries.

Germany: 342France: 5Romania: 1Bulgaria: 1

Mercedes-BENZ C-class, E-class, GLC

Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
As a consequence, there is an increased risk of accidents.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0220/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-02-08
Passenger car
No description of the defect in Safety Gate.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00802/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-06-04
Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The steering coupling might not have been screwed to the correct torque specification. As a consequence, the steering coupling can become detached from the steering wheel axle and it would become impossible to steer the vehicle.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0561/17 · notified by Germany · reported 2017-04-28
Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
As a result, the exhaust system temperatures resulting from operation at full load could lead to the cover catching fire.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1382/18 · notified by Germany · reported 2018-09-28
Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
As a result, oil could come into contact with hot components, increasing the risk of fire.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1130/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-07-26
Passenger car
No description of the defect in Safety Gate.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01105/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-07-31
Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
In the event of an accident, the welding could break, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant of the seat in question.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0775/18 · notified by Germany · reported 2018-06-08
Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The nut could consequently break if the steering system is subject to a very high lateral force, which could result in rotating parts in the steering gear affecting the casing and thereby blocking the steering system.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0164/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-02-01

Mercedes-BENZ Sprinter 3500

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERModel year 2020
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with electric parking brakes. The rear brake calipers may leak brake fluid into the housing of the electric parking brake connected to the rear axle service brake system, allowing air to…
Remedy: DVUSA will replace the rear brake calipers, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed on January 4, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BREPB.
NHTSA campaign 20V802000 · reported 21/12/2020
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSModel year 2020
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The outer area of the brake hoses on the front and rear axles may have been damaged during production.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the condition of the brake hoses on the front and rear axles and replace them as needed, free of charge. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3MONTLAU.
NHTSA campaign 20V631000 · reported 14/10/2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREModel year 2020
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris and 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software communication module for the automatic emergency call system, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSXHERMPOS.
NHTSA campaign 21V055000 · reported 05/02/2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMModel year 2020
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.
Remedy: Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 11, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3DREHSEL.
NHTSA campaign 21V410000 · reported 02/06/2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREModel year 2020
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles…
Remedy: The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on July 23, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3UXPOBOX.
NHTSA campaign 21V411000 · reported 02/06/2021
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONSModel year 2020
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach and cause hydraulic fluid to leak.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a screw-type clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NV3LETULPX.
NHTSA campaign 21V241000 · reported 06/04/2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSModel year 2020
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinters. The fuel line clamps may loosen and result in a fuel leak.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the fuel hose clamp connections and tighten or replace the components as needed, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 9, 2020. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's…
NHTSA campaign 20V595000 · reported 29/09/2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREModel year 2020
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. A software error in the park lock system may allow the vehicle to move after the gear selector has been placed in the Park 'P' position without the parking brake applied.
Remedy: Dealers will update the electronic stability program control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3PA27 ERI/ERO.
NHTSA campaign 21V972000 · reported 15/12/2021

Mercedes-BENZ A-Class, C-Class, GLK, E-Class, ML, GL, R-Class, SLK, SLS AMG

Passenger car
No description of the defect in Safety Gate.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01236/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-09-18
Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The steering column is not sufficiently earthed. As a result, in the event of an electrostatic discharge, the driver's airbag may be triggered when not required. This could cause an accident.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1733/17 · notified by Germany · reported 2017-12-08
Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The starter current limiter may be overloaded and overheat. As a consequence, the surrounding components could ignite, leading to a fire.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1352/17 · notified by Romania · reported 2017-10-06
Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
Deformation of the casing of the rear lefthand sidebags could cause them to be blocked or become damaged when triggered in the event of an impact.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1114/16 · notified by Germany · reported 2016-09-16
Passenger car
No description of the defect in Safety Gate.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01763/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-12-11
Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01428/23 · notified by Germany · reported 2023-06-30
Passenger car
No description of the defect in Safety Gate.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00237/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-02-21
Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The mounting brackets could fail in the event of an accident.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0876/18 · notified by Germany · reported 2018-06-29

Mercedes-BENZ Sprinter 4500

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELModel years 2019–2020
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The multifunctional display in the instrument cluster may not be adjustable and appear too bright in certain lighting conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3DISPKI.
NHTSA campaign 21V235000 · reported 05/04/2021
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCKModel years 2019–2020
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with an optional electric sliding door. The auxiliary lock on the sliding door may be the incorrect type for an electric sliding door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will convert the sliding door from electric to manual function, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SCHIEBT.
NHTSA campaign 21V153000 · reported 10/03/2021
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGESModel years 2019–2020
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The retaining washer and bolt that connect the brake pedal to the bearing block, may come loose and detach. This could cause the brake lights to stay illuminated, even when the brake pedal is not…
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners and dealers will secure a bearing bracket to brake pedal by retrofitting an additional retaining ring (with PNR A 907 994 01 00) at the bearing bracket of brake pedal, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on May 3, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at…
NHTSA campaign 21V152000 · reported 10/03/2021
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAModel years 2019–2020
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with the multimedia system "Connect 5" and a rearview camera. The rearview image may not display within 2 seconds from the start of the backing event. In addition, the rearview image may be…
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update on the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3RUECON.
NHTSA campaign 21V077000 · reported 17/02/2021
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTSModel year 2020
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The screws for the front door hinges may not have been tightened properly.
Remedy: Dealers will check the screws and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3TURSCHA.
NHTSA campaign 21V359000 · reported 17/05/2021
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONSModel years 2016, 2019–2020
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the return line connections of the power steering system, correcting it as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this campaign is NV3LETULPE.
NHTSA campaign 20V663000 · reported 28/10/2020
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONModel years 2019–2020
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111,…
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KOMRUE.
NHTSA campaign 22V281000 · reported 27/04/2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREModel years 2019–2020
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter, Mercedes-Benz Metris, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
Remedy: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update, or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2SIMKOM/VS3SIMKOM.
NHTSA campaign 22V360000 · reported 20/05/2022

Mercedes-BENZ Sprinter 1500

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLEModel year 2024
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The spring U-bolts for the rear axle may have reduced strength due to improper heat-treatment, which can cause the rear axle to shift out of position.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spring U-bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FEDERB.
NHTSA campaign 24V517000 · reported 09/07/2024
PARKING BRAKEModel year 2024
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The parking brake cable bracket welds may fail and disengage the parking brake. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the parking brake cable bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HALHAN.
NHTSA campaign 25V135000 · reported 28/02/2025
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALModel year 2019
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles. These vehicles may have been delivered with a version of the printed and digital operator's manual that may be inaccurate and/or incomplete.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the printed version of the operator's manual with the latest version and update the software of the digital version, free of charge. DVUSA distributed owners an interim notification on January 22, 2021. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA…
NHTSA campaign 20V756000 · reported 08/12/2020
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCHModel year 2019
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500, and 4500 vehicles. If the manual turn-switch that activates the vehicle lights is turned quickly from one lighting position to another, the brightness of the taillights can be significantly reduced or…
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will update the body control unit software, free of charge. The recall began September 30, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is VS3HELI.
NHTSA campaign 19V591000 · reported 12/08/2019
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)Model year 2019
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The connecting screws on the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipe may not have been correctly tightened.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will renew the screw connection and the flange seals on the exhaust gas recirculation pipe, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on April 6, 2020. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer…
NHTSA campaign 20V078000 · reported 12/02/2020
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REARModel years 2018–2019
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 vehicles. The rear side windows may be single-pane safety glass instead of laminated safety glass.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner dealers will replace the single-pane safety glass with laminated safety glass., free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on August 16, 2019. The recall began January 21, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.…
NHTSA campaign 19V507000 · reported 02/07/2019
UNKNOWN OR OTHERModel years 2018–2019
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in possible unknown safety risks.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and vehicles will be returned to the reassembly plant for comprehensive inspection and, if necessary, corrective action, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSX566ZP25.
NHTSA campaign 19V693000 · reported 02/10/2019
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULEModel years 2018–2019
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The airbag systems may not have been activated after vehicle production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant…
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the airbag systems have been activated, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 22, 2019. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at…
NHTSA campaign 19V695000 · reported 02/10/2019

Mercedes-BENZ Sprinter 2500

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHModel year 2018
Recall details and remedy
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…
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 18V743000 · reported 24/10/2018
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULEModel year 2018
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The airbag systems may not have been activated after vehicle production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant…
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the airbag systems have been activated, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 22, 2019. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at…
NHTSA campaign 19V695000 · reported 02/10/2019
UNKNOWN OR OTHERModel year 2018
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in possible unknown safety risks.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and vehicles will be returned to the reassembly plant for comprehensive inspection and, if necessary, corrective action, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSX566ZP25.
NHTSA campaign 19V693000 · reported 02/10/2019
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REARModel year 2018
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 vehicles. The rear side windows may be single-pane safety glass instead of laminated safety glass.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner dealers will replace the single-pane safety glass with laminated safety glass., free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on August 16, 2019. The recall began January 21, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.…
NHTSA campaign 19V507000 · reported 02/07/2019
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSModel year 2018
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label may indicate the maximum speed at 55 kilometers per hour (kph) rather than as 34 miles per hour (mph).
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace it with the label with the correct maximum speed information indicated in miles per hour, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this…
NHTSA campaign 20V155000 · reported 18/03/2020
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSModel year 2018
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label indicating the maximum speed may have not been affixed to the spare tire.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will attach the speed limitation label on the spare wheel, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BEGREPP.
NHTSA campaign 20V156000 · reported 18/03/2020
UNKNOWN OR OTHERModel year 2018
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The affected vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in possible unknown safety risks.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will complete the final quality inspection, free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSX566ZP25.
NHTSA campaign 19V222000 · reported 20/03/2019
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCHModel year 2018
Recall details and remedy
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened. As a result, factors such as the vehicle's speed, wind resistance and road conditions may cause the hood to open while the…
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the screw connection, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HAUBOSS.
NHTSA campaign 19V665000 · reported 18/09/2019

Mercedes-BENZ E-class, CLS-class

Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The engine compartment seal of the partition plate could come loose. Under certain circumstances, this could lead to contact between the seal and hot components and the risk of a fire.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0469/15 · notified by Germany · reported 2015-04-10
Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
In the event of a collision with a pedestrian, the pedestrian would not be detected and the active bonnet would not be triggered. This could increase the potential risk of injury for the pedestrian.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1608/18 · notified by Germany · reported 2018-11-02
Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The mixing ratio of the propellant for the seat-belt pre-tensioner igniters may be incorrect. In an accident in which the rear seat-belt pre-tensioners were activated, the igniters might not ignite as intended and the pre-tensioners would not provide the restraint performance required.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1259/17 · notified by Germany · reported 2017-09-15
Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
As a result, the spoiler may become detached in motion, posing a risk to following traffic.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0728/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-05-10
Passenger car
No description of the defect in Safety Gate.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01046/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-07-17
Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The bonding between the top and the lower part of the roof-mounted taxi sign may not be adequate. As a consequence, the top of the taxi sign may become detached from the lower part with a risk of accidents for other road users.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0837/17 · notified by Germany · reported 2017-06-23
Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
As a result, there could be excessive contact resistance at these connection points, increasing the risk of fire.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1035/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-07-12
Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
Owing to the error in the assembly, the reverse assistance of the active engine bonnet could be missing. In the case of a frontal crash releasing the active engine bonnet, it cannot be ruled out that the engine bonnet would be pushed into the windscreen and place the passengers in danger.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0014/16 · notified by Germany · reported 2016-01-15

Mercedes-BENZ GLE

Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00218/24 · notified by Germany · reported 2024-02-09
Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
As a result, there might be a delay in the deployment of the front passenger airbag and/or it might not deploy completely, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1440/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-09-27
Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
Consequently, condensed water could enter the passenger compartment and damage or short-circuit several electric components, causing the engine to stop or run in emergency mode while driving, increasing the risk of accident.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1513/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-10-18
Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01557/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-11-19
Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The axle screws on the front/rear axle may not have been correctly secured which could lead to an overload on the remaining screw connections on the axle concerned. This overload may result in the rupture of the screws and under certain conditions, in loss of control over the vehicle.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0083/17 · notified by Germany · reported 2017-01-27
Passenger car
No description of the defect in Safety Gate.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00563/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-04-30
Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
As a result, various electrical contacts (including for the internal combustion engine, the lighting and the windscreen wipers) could then become wet. This could affect their functioning, increasing the risk of an accident.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1288/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-08-30
Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The lock of the rear headrest's extending mechanism might not work adequately, leading to injuries of passengers in the event of an impact.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1150/16 · notified by Germany · reported 2016-09-23