NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2025 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter recall: Insufficient Pedestrian Warning Sound/FMVSS 141
- Recall number
- 26V099000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicles › Back Over Prevention
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 117
- Hazard tags
- Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Back Over Prevention
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Esprinter | 2025 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2025 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles. The vehicles fail to make sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Consequence
Insufficient pedestrian warning sounds may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
What should you do?
Dealers will update the software for the pedestrian warning sounds, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2026. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is V3EAVASOU. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 20, 2026.
Manufacturer campaign number
V3EAVASOU
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V099000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.