Vehicle recall 21V360000 · May 17, 2021
2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30)
The Electronic Stability Control (ESP) software was not updated for vehicles with a higher center of gravity.
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 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with the camper upfit option. The Electronic Stability Control (ESP) software was not updated for vehicles with a higher center of gravity.
- Consequence
- The ESP may not respond as intended during certain driving scenarios, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HOLAPLI.
- 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
- 21V360000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 17, 2021
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- VS3HOLAPLI
- Owner notification
- July 2, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 168
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electronic stability control (ESC) › Control module › Software
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) (2019): 2019
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