NHTSA Campaign 21V055000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Issued by Daimler Vans USA, LLC · Reported Feb 5, 2021 · 84,345 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following 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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ | METRIS | 2016 | 84,345 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | METRIS | 2017 | 84,345 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | METRIS | 2018 | 84,345 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | METRIS | 2019 | 84,345 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | METRIS | 2020 | 84,345 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 1500 | 2019 | 84,345 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 1500 | 2020 | 84,345 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 | 2019 | 84,345 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 | 2020 | 84,345 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2019 | 84,345 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2020 | 84,345 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 4500 | 2019 | 84,345 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 4500 | 2020 | 84,345 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V055000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.