NHTSA Recall 22V796000: Park pawl (power train)
Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 124,305 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Freightliner Sprinter 1500.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V796000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 22V2790611,2,3 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › INTERNAL › PARK PAWL |
| Report received | October 21, 2022 |
| Owner notification | February 10, 2023 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with a manual parking brake and 7-speed automatic transmission. The guide bushing on the parking pawl may fatigue, which can cause the parking pawl not to engage and result in vehicle rollaway.
Safety risk
Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software of the electronic stability, transmission control, direct select module, and electronic ignition switch control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's numbers for this recall are 22V2790611, 22V2790612, and 22V2790613.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V796000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Sprinter 1500 | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 4500 | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
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.