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NHTSA Recall 25V135000: Parking brake

Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 88 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500.

88
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2025
owners notified (April 30)
NHTSA campaign25V135000
Manufacturer campaignVS3HALHAN
ComponentPARKING BRAKE
Report receivedFebruary 28, 2025
Owner notificationApril 30, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The parking brake cable bracket welds may fail and disengage the parking brake. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

Safety risk

Parking brake failure can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the parking brake cable bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HALHAN.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V135000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15002024
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002024
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002024
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 45002024

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.