2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and 5 other models Recall: Multifunctional display in the instrument cluster may not be adjustable…
NHTSA campaign 21V235000 · Electrical System · filed Apr 5, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The multifunctional display in the instrument cluster may not be adjustable and appear too bright in certain lighting conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
The risk
A display that is too bright can hinder the driver's vision, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3DISPKI.
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
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V235000 (manufacturer number VS3DISPKI). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.