Vehicle recall 21V077000 · February 17, 2021
Freightliner Sprinter 1500, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 and 6 more models
The rearview image may not display within 2 seconds from the start of the backing event.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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 obscured or covered by the visual display of the Emergency Call (eCall) pop-up window if the eCall system is activated while the reverse gear is engaged. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- A delayed or obstructed rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V077000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 17, 2021
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- VS3RUECON
- Owner notification
- March 5, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 198
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner Sprinter 1500 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- Freightliner Sprinter 2500 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- Freightliner Sprinter 3500 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- Freightliner Sprinter 4500 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
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