Crosswind Assist Function – 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V804
Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Components LANE DEPARTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,177

 

Crosswind Assist may not Intervene as Expected

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.

 

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.

 

Remedy

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.

 

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.

 

Check if your Mercedes-Benz has a Recall

 


https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCAK-17V804-8382.pdf

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