Communication: auto crash notification; electrical system: software (Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz)
Vehicle recall 22V-360. NHTSA received Daimler Vans USA, LLC’s report on May 20, 2022.
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The short answer
NHTSA received Daimler Vans USA, LLC’s report on May 20, 2022. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 27, 2026.
Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter, Mercedes-Benz Metris, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles.
An error in the communication module’s SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Communication: auto crash notification.
- NHTSA’s part: Electrical system: software.
What should you do?
The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update, or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA’s number for this recall is VS2SIMKOM/VS3SIMKOM.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: 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.nhtsa.gov.
- Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 19,937 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
Each model year opens its own page: every recall naming it, its owner complaints and its crash ratings.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily.
- Freightliner Sprinter 3500202120202019
- Freightliner Sprinter 4500202120202019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500202120202019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500202120202019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500202120202019
- Freightliner Sprinter 1500202120202019
- Freightliner Sprinter 2500202120202019
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500202120202019
- Mercedes-Benz Metris202120202019
Who is recalling it?
- Made by Daimler Vans USA, LLC.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt. Owners’ complaints are counted on each vehicle’s page.
- Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).
Released Oct 27, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 27, 2026.