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NHTSA Recall #18V743000 — MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

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ID: #18V743000 MFR: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

What This Recall Means

Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

What Happened
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The right side door latches may have been built with incorrect components. As a result, when the doors are electronically unlocked, the right-side doors may not be able to be opened from inside or outside of the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, if the right side doors cannot be opened, it could increase the risk of injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the locks if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267.
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What happened

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The right side door latches may have been built with incorrect components. As a result, when the doors are electronically unlocked, the right-side doors may not be able to be opened from inside or outside of the vehicle.

Risk if unfixed

In the event of a crash, if the right side doors cannot be opened, it could increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the locks if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267.

Original NHTSA model designations: MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500, MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500, FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500, FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500

Affected Vehicles

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Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #18V743000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH recall for the 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter? (Campaign #18V743000)

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The right side door latches may have been built with incorrect components. As a result, when the doors are electronically unlocked, the right-side doors may not be able to be opened from inside or outside of the vehicle. In the event of a crash, if the right side doors cannot be opened, it could increase the risk of injury. DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the locks if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267.