Improperly Reinforced Frame Members
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Units affected
- 4
- Recall opened
- Dec 18, 2025
- Report date
- Sep 12, 2025
- Manufacturer campaign
- VS3LAENGST
- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (2)
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 25002024
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 35002024
Component / system
Defect
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vehicles. The longitudinal frame members may not be reinforced properly.
Risk / consequence
Frame members with inadequate strength may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VVS3LAENGST. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 19, 2025.
Chronology of events
- November 2023
In November 2023, MBAG identified one isolated case in the production plant, where reinforcements along the longitudinal frame members of the body in white seemed to be missing. Together with the supplier, it was found that this might affect a small batch of delivered parts.
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- Sep 19, 2025 - Sep 19, 2025 No Dealers
- Owner notification
- Nov 21, 2025 - Nov 21, 2025 Phased Recall
Source: NHTSA campaign 25V609000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.