NHTSARecalled Mar 10, 2021 · #21V153000
Incorrect Lock for Electric Sliding Door/FMVSS 226
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with an optional electric sliding door. The auxiliary lock on the sliding door may be the incorrect type for an electric sliding door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation." In the event of a crash, the sliding door could dislocate more than intended, and increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Product details
- Product
- Incorrect Lock for Electric Sliding Door/FMVSS 226
- 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will convert the sliding door from electric to manual function, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SCHIEBT.