Electronic stability control (ESC): control moduleRecall 21V-042 · Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Daimler Vans USA, LLC recall 21V-042 covers 48,667 Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a electronic stability control (esc): control module problem, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 81% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V042000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
81%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
The investigation behind this recall
- Rear Wheel Speed Sensor FailureNHTSA