United StatesCertain 2025 Mercedes‑Benz eSprinter vehicles are affected; you can check if your vehicle’s VIN is included on NHTSA.gov (VINs searchable beginning February 20, 2026). They were recalled because they do not make sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when in reverse, failing FMVSS 141; dealers will update the pedestrian warning sound software free of charge, and owner letters were mailed March 27, 2026 (DVUSA recall V3EAVASOU, NHTSA campaign 26V099000, customer service 1‑877‑762‑8267).
What's being 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."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V099000; Manufacturer campaign V3EAVASOU
The hazard
Insufficient pedestrian warning sounds may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
What to 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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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