NHTSA recall 21V-042 (21V042000)
electronic stability control (esc) recall reported February 3, 2021 - about 48,667 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V042000
- Also written as
- 21V-042
- Manufacturer number
- NC3DREZAHA
- Reported
- February 3, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~48,667
- Component
- electronic stability control (esc)
What is being recalled
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) unit may become disabled on these vehicles.
Why it is dangerous
If ESC becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on March 10, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NC3DREZAHA.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-042 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.