2012–2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500, 2012–2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Recall: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) unit may become disabled on these…
NHTSA campaign 21V042000 · Electronic Stability Control (esc) · filed Feb 3, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) unit may become disabled on these vehicles.
The risk
If ESC becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on March 10, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NC3DREZAHA.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Sprinter 3500 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter 3500 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V042000 (manufacturer number NC3DREZAHA). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.