Mercedes-benz Sprinter 3500 2014

• Recall 179977 [USA]: If esc becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
  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.
  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.

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• Recall 129900 [USA]: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
  Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2014-2017 freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 and mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
  dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began march 15, 2019. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
  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.

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• Recall 138607 [USA]: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
  Midwest automotive designs, llc (midwest) is recalling certain custom vans and camper van recreational vehicles built on 2014-2017 mercedes benz sprinter chassis and 2016-2017 ram promaster chassis. These vehicles are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.Nhtsa.Gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.Pdf
  midwest will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fire extinguisher with a different brand, free of charge. The recall began on december 11, 2017. Owners may contact kidde customer service for their replacement extinguisher at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.Kidde.Com and click on "product safety recall" for more information.
  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.

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• Recall 125117 [USA]: If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.
  Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2013-2016 mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 and freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. These vehicles were manufactured without a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the air bag control unit. As a result, the air bag control unit may not remain functional after the initial impact, possibly preventing additional air bags from deploying in response to a secondary impact.
  dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate and protective bracket around the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on may 26, 2017. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
  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.

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• Recall 116283 [USA]: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
  Daimler vans usa, llc (daimler vans) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 dodge sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured july 1, 2006, to july 31, 2008, 2007-2014 freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured july 1, 2006, to july 1, 2014, and 2010-2014 mercedes benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured july 1, 2010, to july 1, 2014. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
  daimler vans will notify the mercedes-benz and freightliner owners and fiat chrysler will notify the dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began march 31, 2017. Mercedes-benz and freightliner owners may contact daimler van's customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dodge owners may contact fiat chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
  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.

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• Recall 116316 [USA]: Leaking oil may drip onto a hot engine surface, increasing the risk of a fire. additionally, the leaking oil may be a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Mercedes-benz usa, llc - dba sprinter (mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 sprinter 2500, and sprinter 3500 vehicles manufactured february 28, 2014, to november 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area.
  mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chain tensioner gasket, free of charge. The recall began on december 19, 2014. Owners may contact mercedes customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2014120003.
  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.

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• Recall 109228 [USA]: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. when the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
  Cummings mobility conversion & supply (cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 ford e-150, e-250, e-350, chevrolet express, 2006-2008 dodge sprinter, and 2009-2014 mercedes-benz sprinter, and 2013 ford transit connect vehicles manufactured january 1, 2006, to october 8, 2014, equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation after january 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
  cummings will notify owners to take buses to a ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began january 13, 2015. Owners may contact cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Cumming's number for this recall is 14e-041.
  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.

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• Recall R/2008/136 [UK]: Electronics may not be fully functional
  The full functionality of the vehicles electronics which includes the safety systems cannot be guaranteed. This is a result of incorrect software being transmitted to a number of vehicles.
  recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to re-perform the software (scn) coding to the control unit.

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• Recall R/2014/182 [UK]: Oil may leak
  On certain diesel engines the 'o' ring may not have been produced to the correct specification. This may allow oil to leak and contaminate the environment. If excessive oil is lost engine damage may occur.
  on affected vehicles replace the chain tensioner sealing ring.

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• Recall R/2016/306 [UK]: Trailer hitch may detach
  Two out of the four screws/bolts of the trailer hitch may not have been tightened correctly resulting in excessive stress to the other bolts. It is therefore possible that over time the connection could fail and the trailer detach from the towing vehicle increasing the risk of incident.
  recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fixing bolts/screws for the towing attachment.

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• Recall R/2017/232 [UK]: Vehicle control unit may not have been correctly updated
  The vehicles electronic control unit (ecu) may have been incorrectly updated. This may affect the operation of systems controlled by the ecu
  on affected vehicles update the software of the control unit

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• Recall R/2015/047 [UK]: Oil may leak
  On vehicles with affected engines the 'o' ring may not have been produced to the correct specification. This may allow oil to leak and contaminate the environment. If excessive oil is lost engine damage may occur.
  on affected vehicles replace the chain tensioner sealing ring.

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• Recall R/2021/255 [UK]: One or more of the rear wheel speed sensors may experience an electrical failure
  One or more of the rear-wheel speed sensors may experience an electrical failure.
  replace the rear-wheel speed sensors on affected vehicles

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• Recall 2021050 [Canada]: Electrical
  Issue: on certain recreational vehicles (rvs) and camper van conversions, moisture could cause a rear wheel speed sensor to fail. If this happens, the electronic stability program (esp) control unit may not work properly. Note: a malfunction of the esp control unit can cause the esp or abs warning lights to turn on, and a "workshop assistance" message could appear in the instrument cluster. Safety risk: a stability control system that does not work properly could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: mercedes-benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rear wheel speed sensors with an improved part.

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• Recall 2020339 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  Issue: on certain cargo vans, an additional bench seat may have been installed incorrectly. In specific, the seat may not be properly attached and may not have protection from corrosion. Over time, this could cause the seat to loosen and detach. Note: this recall only affects vans that were sold by mercedes-benz mississauga, and up-fitted by total autoglass. Safety risk: a seat that is loose or detaches could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective actions: mercedes-benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect your van. The vehicle will be repaired as necessary. Mercedes-benz advises that these bench seats should not be used until an inspection is completed.

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• Recall 2017247 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain motorhomes built on a mercedes sprinter cutaway or mercedes chassis, the radio volume control module connected to the mercedes chassis electrical system can cause improper operation of various electrical systems. This can result in an engine stall, and/or interference with the proper operation of the airbag system. Additionally, dash warning lights, exterior running lights can also be affected. Failure of these electrical systems will increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will remove the radio volume module and harness from the chassis electrical system.

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• Recall 2017069 [Canada]: Airbag
  On certain vehicles, a reinforcement plate and the protective bracket may not have been installed on the airbag control unit. This could cause the airbag control unit to become damaged in the event of a frontal impact. If this occurs, this could prevent the airbag system to work properly in the event of a secondary impact requiring the deployment of additional airbags which could increasing the risk of injury to the occupants. Correction: dealers will install the reinforcement plate with the protective bracket.

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• Recall 2014546 [Canada]: Engine
  On certain vehicles equipped with four-cylinder diesel engines, the timing chain tensioner gasket could fail, causing an oil leak. If the vehicle is operated in this condition, this could cause engine failure, which would result in a loss of motive power. Oil leaking onto hot engine surfaces could also increase the risk of a fire. These issues could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will replace the timing chain tensioner gasket.

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• Recall 2019455 [Canada]: Airbag
  Issue: on certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Safety risk: if the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury. Corrective action: owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the passenger-front airbag module replaced. Note: the canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected. Additional note: this recall supersedes recall 2018-648.

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• Recall 2019454 [Canada]: Airbag
  Issue: on certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Safety risk: if the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury. Corrective action: owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the driver-front airbag module replaced. Note: the canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected. Additional note: this recall supersedes recall 2016-159.

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• Recall 2018648 [Canada]: Airbag
  On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag module. Note: canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected. Note: this recall is superseded by recall 2019455. Please see recall 2019455 for more information.

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• Recall 2016159 [Canada]: Airbag
  On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: dealers will replace the front driver air bag module. Note: this recall is superseded by recall 2019454. Please see recall 2019454 for more information.

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• Rear wheel speed sensor failure investigation # PE20014

  The office of defects investigation (odi) analyzed complaint data provided by daimler vans usa, llc (daimler) as well as complaints submitted to odi from consumers to identify incidents related to rear wheel speed sensors (rwss) failures. Odis analysis identified 6,710 incidents of rwss failure (unique vins) in my 2012-2018 mercedes- benz and freightliner sprinter vehicles upfitted to campers or recreational vehicles (rvs) representing 81 percent of all sprinter rwss reports. Complaint and warranty analysis indicated that the majority of incidents (approximately 99%) were related to rwss moisture intrusion condition in the sprinter 3500 5-ton variant, which accounts for 98 percent of upfit campers, where moisture build-up and crystal dendrite formation develop in parked rvs and lead to sensor failures. According to the daimler information request (ir) response, if the wheel speed information is detected as implausible by the electronic stability program (esp) control unit, the esp system enters a failsafe mode where:-driver torque requests are no longer accepted;-cruise control, if used, would be deactivated; -the esp/abs system shuts off; and -multiple warning lamps and messages advise the operator to take the vehicle to the workshop. While the majority of reports involved only abs and/or esp warning lights and messages on the instrument cluster due to faulty sensor signals triggering a failsafe mode, some reports cited intermittent sensor failures resulting in increased vehicle speed while in cruise control and degraded abs or esp. Degraded esp functionality may impact driving stability of the 5-ton vehicle.On feb 3, 2021, following discussion with odi, daimler submitted a defect information report (dir) to nhtsa describing a defect in the rwss disabling the esp control unit functions in approximately 48,667 my 2012 through 2018 mercedes-benz and freightliner sprinter 3500 vehicles manufactured from jan 4, 2012 through oct 25, 2018 (recall 21v-042). In its dir, daimler indicated that rwss sensor failures are prevalent in camper vans due to sustained periods of non-use, during which time the moisture may not dry out, remaining inside the plastic housing package. If the moisture within the rwss dries and the rwss returns to normal operation, the failsafe mode and the warning lights will disappear at the next ignition cycle, but the sensor fault remains stored within the esp control unit and can be accessed through a diagnostic evaluation. Odi will continue to monitor field experience in sprinter non-rvs and sprinter 2500 rvs 3-ton and 3.5-ton variants (approximately 626 vehicles).Daimler will notify owners of the recalled vehicles and advise them to take their vehicle to a mercedes-benz or freightliner sprinter dealer, who will replace the rwss with a repackaged sensor with high robustness against moisture intrusion. Daimler began notifying dealers and owners in feb 2021. This preliminary evaluation is closed.The odi reports cited above can be reviewed at nhtsa.Gov under the following id numbers:11352380 11351299 11350521 11348969 11342776 11342464 11341988 11341151 11340388 11338230 11337921 11331832 11331829 11331476 11331427 11331066 11328671 11325768 11325693 11322814 11322346 11320295 11319376 11317336 11311647 11310621 11308318 11254223 11253828 11252220 11196530 11194330 11164250 11145019 11141273 11139000 11138785 11124129 11094122 11394837 11390889 11390039 11389262 11387883 11387713 11386418 11383887 11383866 11382947 11377384 11376615 11376973 11375781 11375403 11374997 11374151 11373892 11373111 11366293 11365920 11365594 11365355 11365194 11364253 11364346 11363990 11363787 11362948 11362944 11362556 11362276 11361679 11361275 11364340
  

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Wheele speed sensor problems and needing replaced every 3 4 months

Wheele speed sensor problems and needing replaced every 3 4 months

Wheel speed sensor on vehicle has malfunctioned multiple times. When speed sensor malfunctions the vehicle speed surges and operates erratically on its own. Condition happens when vehicle is in motion. Conditions happen at different speeds

Wheel speed sensor on vehicle has malfunctioned multiple times. When speed sensor malfunctions the vehicle speed surges and operates erratically on its own. Condition happens when vehicle is in motion. Conditions happen at different speeds

Wheel speed sensors malfunctioning while driving. Going on the third trip to the dealer for rnr. Third fault after a couple of hundred miles since the second rnr. Many internet forums explain same issues n frustrations. Veh has only 13500 miles, three rnrs within the 500-1000 miles.

Wheel speed sensors malfunctioning while driving. Going on the third trip to the dealer for rnr. Third fault after a couple of hundred miles since the second rnr. Many internet forums explain same issues n frustrations. Veh has only 13500 miles, three rnrs within the 500-1000 miles.

I was driving on the highway during rain and 3 messages displayed on the dash: 1) esp (electronic stability program) visit workshop, 2) asr (acceleration slip regulation) icon visit workshop and 3) abs (anti-lock braking system) visit workshop. Also received collision avoidance assist inoperative notification. I pulled off the highway and experienced unexpected acceleration and erratic gear shifting resulting in extremely unsafe operation. Later, mercedes service determined the left rear wheel speed sensor was the problem (see attached). Diagnosis and fix was $473.99 plus tax. They said this is a common problem with sprinters especially if uplifted to rv. I understand there is an ongoing nhtsa investigation of this problem. I strongly believe these wheel speed sensors should be recalled due to their effect on esp, asr, abs and collision avoidance assist causing unexpected acceleration and erratic gear shifting which results in extremely unsafe operation.

I was driving on the highway during rain and 3 messages displayed on the dash: 1) esp (electronic stability program) visit workshop, 2) asr (acceleration slip regulation) icon visit workshop and 3) abs (anti-lock braking system) visit workshop. Also received collision avoidance assist inoperative notification. I pulled off the highway and experienced unexpected acceleration and erratic gear shifting resulting in extremely unsafe operation. Later, mercedes service determined the left rear wheel speed sensor was the problem (see attached). Diagnosis and fix was $473.99 plus tax. They said this is a common problem with sprinters especially if uplifted to rv. I understand there is an ongoing nhtsa investigation of this problem. I strongly believe these wheel speed sensors should be recalled due to their effect on esp, asr, abs and collision avoidance assist causing unexpected acceleration and erratic gear shifting which results in extremely unsafe operation.

The contact owns a 2014 mercedes-benz sprinter 3500. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the rear wheel speed sensor failed causing the transmission to inadvertently downshift. The contact stated that the abs warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic determined that the rear wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred two years later. The contact was relating the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 21v042000 (electronic stability control). The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P2603 [1] Coolant Pump "A" Control Circuit High
• P2251 [1] O2 Sensor Negative Current Control Circuit/Open Bank 1 Sensor 1
• P2112 [1] Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck Closed
• P2138 [1] Throttle/Pedal Pos Sensor/Switch D / E Voltage Correlation
• P0191 [1] Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
• P0033 [2] Turbo Charger Bypass Valve Control Circuit
• P0299 [2] Turbocharger/Supercharger "A" Underboost Condition
• P0128 [2] Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature)
• P2261 [2] Turbocharger/Supercharger Bypass Valve - Mechanical
• P261F [2] ISO/SAE Reserved
• P0087 [1] Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too Low
• P008A [1] Low Pressure Fuel System Pressure - Too Low
• B150B [1] B150B
• B2080 [1] B2080
• C0075 [1] Extended Brake Pedal Travel, output to PCM (Subfault)