CarRecallWatch- Component
- PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE; POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles. The welds on the helical gear within the rear axle drivetrain may fail, causing a loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, drivetrain failure can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear axle electric drivetrain, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is V3ESCHWEI.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2024 eSprinter vans, the welds on a helical gear inside the rear axle drivetrain may fail. When this happens, the vehicle can lose drive power, which raises the risk of a crash. Drivetrain failure can also allow the vehicle to roll away if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will replace the rear axle electric drivetrain free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2025. You can contact Daimler Vans USA customer service at 877-762-8267 and reference recall number V3ESCHWEI.
If you own a 2024 eSprinter, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free repair. Always apply the parking brake when parking the vehicle.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz Esprinter | 2024 |
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