Recall of 2025 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter for Insufficient Pedestrian Warning Sounds
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 117 units of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles due to inadequate pedestrian warning sounds when reversing, which fails to comply with federal safety standards and may increase injury risks.
Recall Article
What Happened
Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2025 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles because they fail to produce sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when in reverse, violating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 141.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 117 units of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V099000, and vehicle identification numbers (VINs) affected became searchable on NHTSA.gov starting February 20, 2026.
What You Should Do
Owners should contact their dealers to have the software for the pedestrian warning sounds updated at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 27, 2026, and owners can reach DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's recall number is V3EAVASOU.
Why This Matters
This recall is significant because insufficient warning sounds may fail to alert pedestrians to an approaching vehicle, potentially increasing the risk of injury in a safety-critical situation.
Source
Information from NHTSA, campaign number 26V099000. More details can be found at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V099000.
Source: NHTSA Official Notice