2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500, 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Recall: In the event of strong crosswind, automatic brake interventions by the…
NHTSA campaign 17V804000 · Lane Departure · filed Dec 14, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles equipped with the Crosswind Assist function. In the event of strong crosswind, automatic brake interventions by the vehicle dynamics control system (ADAPTIVE ESP) might not be activated.
The risk
If Crosswind Assist system does not activate the automatic braking system as expected in the event of a strong crosswind, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESP control unit with corrected software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-854-888-3214.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Sprinter 3500 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter 3500 | 2017 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V804000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.