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2019-2022 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and others recall: park pawl

Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall on October 21, 2022. It covers about 124,305 vehicles.

vehicles affected
124,305
reported
Oct 21, 2022
owners notified
Feb 10, 2023
related complaints
54

Power train: automatic transmission: internal: park pawl

What is wrong
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.
Risk
Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 22V796000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 54 complaints about transmission problems.

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Questions about recall 22V796000

Is there a recall on the 2019-2022 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and others park pawl?

Yes. Recall 22V796000, reported on October 21, 2022, covers about 124,305 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 22V796000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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