NHTSA Campaign 22V073000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Issued by Daimler Vans USA, LLC · Reported Feb 9, 2022 · 2,564 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) may be improperly stated on the tire and loading label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."

Consequence

The operator may overload the vehicle, resulting in excessive tire wear and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace, as necessary, the tire and loading information label. Additionally, tires will be inspected for excessive wear and replaced as necessary. All repairs will be conducted free of charge. Interim owner notifications were mailed to owners on March 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3RE58HIN.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500 2021 2,564
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 2021 2,564
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2021 2,564
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 4500 2021 2,564

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V073000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.