Mercedes-Benz vehicles fail to make sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when in reverse.
The short version
Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported a problem with the warnings external/pedestrian alert. Here is what owners need to know.
The vehicles fail to make sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Insufficient pedestrian warning sounds may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Take it to a dealer — they will update the software for the pedestrian warning sounds, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 26V-099.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Mercedes-Benz eSprinter |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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