MERCEDES-BENZ 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2019
Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500 vehicles due to latches/locks/linkages:doors:lock issues. In the event of a crash, the sliding door could dislocate more than intended, and increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with an optional electric sliding door. The auxiliary lock on the sliding door may be the incorrect type for an electric sliding door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
In the event of a crash, the sliding door could dislocate more than intended, and increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will convert the sliding door from electric to manual function, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SCHIEBT.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026