NHTSARecalled Dec 14, 2017 · #17V804000
Crosswind Assist may not Intervene as Expected
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles equipped with the Crosswind Assist function. In the event of strong crosswind, automatic brake interventions by the vehicle dynamics control system (ADAPTIVE ESP) might not be activated. If Crosswind Assist system does not activate the automatic braking system as expected in the event of a strong crosswind, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Crosswind Assist may not Intervene as Expected
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Model numbers
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What you should do
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESP control unit with corrected software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-854-888-3214.