Vehicle Rollaway from Guide Bushing Fatigue
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 22V796000 |
| Report Received Date | 10/21/2022 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Vehicles Affected | 124,305 |
| Completion Rate | 84.13% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Rework Status | Original |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
Description
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.
Issue
Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Consequence Summary
Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
