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- LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2017 Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 vans have a Crosswind Assist feature that may fail to activate automatic braking through the vehicle dynamics control system (ADAPTIVE ESP) when strong crosswinds occur. If the system does not brake as expected, the risk of a crash is increased.
The manufacturer, Daimler Vans USA, will notify affected owners. Dealers will update the ESP control unit with corrected software at no charge to the owner. The recall is expected to begin in January 2018. Owners can contact Daimler Vans USA customer service at 1-854-888-3214 with questions.
Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls, and schedule the free software update at an authorized dealer as soon as the remedy is available.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2017 |