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Vehicle recall 21V972000 · December 15, 2021

Freightliner Sprinter 1500, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 and 6 more models

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.

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. 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.
Consequence
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
21V972000
Reported to NHTSA
December 15, 2021
Filed by
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Manufacturer campaign
VS3PA27 ERI/ERO
Owner notification
February 11, 2022
Vehicles potentially affected
48,400
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Electrical system › Software
Recall 21V972000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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