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NHTSA Recall 20V180000: Owners/service/other manual (equipment)

Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 52,127 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Freightliner Sprinter 1500.

52,127
vehicles potentially affected
9
models affected
2020
owners notified (May 18)
NHTSA campaign20V180000
Manufacturer campaignVS3BAUTOP
ComponentEQUIPMENT › OTHER › OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Report receivedMarch 26, 2020
Owner notificationMay 18, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The Operator's Manual may not contain the correct information about how the automatic parking function ("Auto-P") operates.

Safety risk

If the driver relies on the Auto-P function as described in the Operator's Manual, vehicle rollaway or movement may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will provide the correct description of the Auto-P function for the Operator's Manual, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BAUTOP.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 20V180000

Make and modelModel years
Freightliner Sprinter 15002019
Freightliner Sprinter 25002019
Freightliner Sprinter 35002019
Freightliner Sprinter 45002019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30)2019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15002019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 45002019

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.