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Recall 22V-796: 2019–2022 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2022 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 6 more

Daimler Vans USA, LLC recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Oct 21, 2022, covering about 124,305 vehicles.

NHTSA number
22V-796
Report date
Oct 21, 2022
Vehicles affected
124,305
Owners notified
Feb 10, 2023

The problem

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with a manual parking brake and 7-speed automatic transmission. The guide bushing on the parking pawl may fatigue, which can cause the parking pawl not to engage and result in vehicle rollaway.

The risk

Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will update the software of the electronic stability, transmission control, direct select module, and electronic ignition switch control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's numbers for this recall are 22V2790611, 22V2790612, and 22V2790613.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerDaimler Vans USA, LLC
ComponentPower Train › Automatic Transmission › Internal › Park Pawl
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number22V796000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Freightliner Sprinter 15002019, 2020, 2021, 2022All years
Freightliner Sprinter 25002019, 2020, 2021, 2022All years
Freightliner Sprinter 35002019, 2020, 2021, 2022All years
Freightliner Sprinter 45002019, 2020, 2021, 2022All years
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15002019, 2020, 2021, 2022All years
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002019, 2020, 2021, 2022All years
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002019, 2020, 2021, 2022All years
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 45002019, 2020, 2021, 2022All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V-796?

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with a manual parking brake and 7-speed automatic transmission. The guide bushing on the parking pawl may fatigue, which can cause the parking pawl not to engage and result in vehicle rollaway.

How is recall 22V-796 fixed?

Dealers will update the software of the electronic stability, transmission control, direct select module, and electronic ignition switch control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's numbers for this recall are 22V2790611, 22V2790612, and 22V2790613.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.