The problem
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.
The risk
A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed, fuel gauge, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KOMBAUS.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 23V-204 (23V204000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | VS3KOMBAUS |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Component | Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel |
| Report date | March 24, 2023 |
| Owners notified | May 5, 2023 |
| Vehicles affected | 6,857 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500
Owner complaints about the electrical system
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 electrical problems 1
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 electrical problems 1
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 electrical problems 8
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 electrical problems 20
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 electrical problems 9
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 electrical problems 9
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 electrical problems 6
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 electrical problems 6
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 electrical problems 1
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 electrical problems 3
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 23V-204 repair free?
Yes. Mercedes-Benz dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KOMBAUS.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 6,857 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.