| NHTSA Recall # | 138517 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 17V804000 |
| MFG Compaign # | |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | SPRINTER 3500 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Component | LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST |
| Date of notification | 02/02/18 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 31/03/17 |
| End date of manufacturing | 13/10/17 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 14/12/17 |
| Report created | 19/12/17 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 2177 |
| Defect summary | Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2017 mercedes-benz sprinter 3500 and freightliner sprinter 3500 vehicles equipped with the crosswind assist function. In the event of strong crosswind, automatic brake interventions by the vehicle dynamics control system (adaptive esp) might not be activated. |
| Consequence summary | If crosswind assist system does not activate the automatic braking system as expected in the event of a strong crosswind, there would be an increased risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the esp control unit with corrected software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in january 2018. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-854-888-3214. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |