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Freightliner error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

NHTSA campaign 22V-360 · Reported May 20, 2022 · 19,937 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Freightliner Sprinter, Metris and Sprinter
VEHICLES AFFECTED
19,937
REMEDY
The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update, or by a dealer, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported a problem with the communication auto crash notification. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

WHY IT MATTERS

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

WHAT TO DO

The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update, or by a dealer, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 22V-360.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2019–2021Freightliner Sprinter
2019–2021Mercedes-Benz Metris
2019–2021Mercedes-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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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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