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Freightliner in the event of strong crosswind, automatic brake interventions by the vehicle dynamics control system (adaptive esp) might not be activated.

NHTSA campaign 17V-804 · Reported December 14, 2017 · 2,177 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Freightliner Sprinter and Sprinter
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2,177
REMEDY
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESP control unit with corrected software, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported a problem with the lane departure assist. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

In the event of strong crosswind, automatic brake interventions by the vehicle dynamics control system (ADAPTIVE ESP) might not be activated.

WHY IT MATTERS

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.

WHAT TO DO

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESP control unit with corrected software, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-804.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2017Freightliner Sprinter
2017Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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