# Recalls that may apply to the 2018 Mercedes\-Benz Sprinter A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups. ## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19 - [21V042000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V042000.md), 2021-02-03: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \(ESC\):CONTROL MODULE. Daimler Vans USA, LLC \(DVUSA\) is recalling certain 2012\-2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles. The Electronic Stability Control \(ESC\) unit may become disabled on these vehicles. - [20V663000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V663000.md), 2020-10-28: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS. Daimler Vans USA, LLC \(DVUSA\) is recalling certain 2015\-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak. - [20V156000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V156000.md), 2020-03-18: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Daimler Vans USA, LLC \(DVUSA\) is recalling certain 2018\-2019 Mercedes\-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label indicating the maximum speed may have not been affixed to the spare tire. - [20V155000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V155000.md), 2020-03-18: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Daimler Vans USA, LLC \(DVUSA\) is recalling certain 2018\-2019 Mercedes\-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label may indicate the maximum speed at 55 kilometers per hour \(kph\) rather than as 34 miles per hour \(mph\). - [19V695000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V695000.md), 2019-10-02: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE. Daimler Vans USA, LLC \(DVUSA\) is recalling certain 2018\-2019 Mercedes\-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The airbag systems may not have been activated after vehicle production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard \(FMVSS\) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Built 2018\-08\-31 to 2019\-07\-11. - [19V693000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V693000.md), 2019-10-02: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Daimler Vans USA, LLC \(DVUSA\) is recalling certain 2018\-2019 Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety\-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in possible unknown safety risks. Built 2018\-04\-12 to 2019\-09\-20. - [19V665000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V665000.md), 2019-09-18: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH. Daimler Vans USA, LLC \(DVUSA\) is recalling certain 2018\-2019 Mercedes\-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened. As a result, factors such as the vehicle's speed, wind resistance and road conditions may cause the hood to open while the vehicle is being driven. Built 2017\-12\-17 to 2019\-06\-12. - [19V507000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V507000.md), 2019-07-02: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR. Daimler Vans USA, LLC \(DVUSA\) is recalling certain 2018\-2019 Mercedes\-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 vehicles. The rear side windows may be single\-pane safety glass instead of laminated safety glass. Built 2018\-08\-31 to 2019\-05\-29. - [19V222000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V222000.md), 2019-03-20: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Daimler Vans USA, LLC \(DVUSA\) is recalling certain 2018\-2019 Mercedes\-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The affected vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety\-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in possible unknown safety risks. Built 2018\-04\-12 to 2018\-12\-28. - [18V743000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V743000.md), 2018-10-24: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. Daimler Vans USA, LLC \(DVUSA\) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes\-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The right side door latches may have been built with incorrect components. As a result, when the doors are electronically unlocked, the right\-side doors may not be able to be opened from inside or outside of the vehicle. Built 2018\-07\-04 to 2018\-07\-19. ## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19 - [2021216](/recalls/tc/2021216.md), 2021-04-09: Steering. Issue: On certain vehicles, the power steering return hoses may detach at their connection points. If this happens, power steering fluid can leak. This would result in a loss of power steering assist and power steering fluid could leak onto the road. Note: This is an expansion of Mercedes\-Benz Recall 4695079 \(Transport Canada Recall No. 2020\-517\). Safety Risk: A loss of power steering assist may result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash. A power steering fluid leak could create a road hazard. Corrective Actions: Mercedes\-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to check the power steering return hose connections. Dealers will install a clamp at the connection point, if needed. - [2021050](/recalls/tc/2021050.md), 2021-02-05: Electrical. Issue: On certain recreational vehicles \(RVs\) and camper van conversions, moisture could cause a rear wheel speed sensor to fail. If this happens, the Electronic Stability Program \(ESP\) control unit may not work properly. Note: A malfunction of the ESP control unit can cause the ESP or ABS warning lights to turn on, and a "workshop assistance" message could appear in the instrument cluster. Safety Risk: A stability control system that does not work properly could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes\-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rear wheel speed sensors with an improved part. - [2020517](/recalls/tc/2020517.md), 2020-10-29: Steering. This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2021\-216. Issue: On certain vehicles, the power steering return hoses may detach at their connection points. If this happens, power steering fluid can leak. This would result in a loss of power steering assist and power steering fluid could leak onto the road. Safety Risk: A loss of power steering assist may result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash. A power steering fluid leak could create a road hazard. Corrective Actions: Mercedes\-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to check the power steering return hose connections. Dealers will install a clamp at the connection point, if needed. - [2020339](/recalls/tc/2020339.md), 2020-07-23: Seats And Restraints. Issue: On certain cargo vans, an additional bench seat may have been installed incorrectly. In specific, the seat may not be properly attached and may not have protection from corrosion. Over time, this could cause the seat to loosen and detach. Note: This recall only affects vans that were sold by Mercedes\-Benz Mississauga, and up\-fitted by Total Autoglass. Safety Risk: A seat that is loose or detaches could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes\-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect your van. The vehicle will be repaired as necessary. Mercedes\-Benz advises that these bench seats should not be used until an inspection is completed. - [2019467](/recalls/tc/2019467.md), 2019-09-23: Structure. Issue: On certain vans, the upper hood latch may not be properly installed. Under some driving conditions, this could allow the hood to open suddenly while driving. Safety Risk: If the hood opens while driving, it could suddenly block a driver's view. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes\-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their van to a dealer to inspect, and if necessary, tighten the mounting screws for the upper hood latch. Any missing screws will be replaced. - [2018576](/recalls/tc/2018576.md), 2018-10-23: Structure. On certain vehicles, an incorrect lever may have been installed on the right \(passenger\) side door locks. In some cases, it may not be possible to open the door from the inside or the outside of the vehicle, which could increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect, and replace the affected locks if necessary. Note: This condition would not affect the door locks on left side of the vehicle. ## Check a VIN - [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) - [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng) Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. 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