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September 29, 2026 Service bulletin

Brakes may lock up when reversing at slow speeds Complaint When reversing slowly, the vehicle erroneously...

Mercedes-Benz technical service bulletin LI54_71_N_080985_1 for 2019-2026 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 2019-2026 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 and 2019-2024 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and others.

Bulletin number
LI54_71_N_080985_1
Component
Service brakes
Summary
Brakes may lock up when reversing at slow speeds Complaint When reversing slowly, the vehicle erroneously triggers an emergency braking event, causing the brakes to lock up. Engine may not start following a key cycle. Cause The vehicle triggers a maneuvering or emergency braking event while reversing. The customer must then immediately park the vehicle (ignition Switched OFF) The hydraulic pressure release process within the ESP control unit may not be completed. Remedy Updating the software release of the RVC177 reversing camera

Owners of these vehicles have filed 54 complaints in the brakes category.

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