NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument cluster brightness cannot be adjusted and may appear too bright under certain lighting conditions, failing to meet federal display standards.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 has 7 recalls, the most serious being a fuel pump that can shut down without warning, cutting drive power and leaving the vehicle unable to accelerate in traffic.
On the transmission side, vehicles with a 7-speed automatic and manual parking brake have a recall where a worn component inside the transmission can prevent the parking pawl from engaging, allowing the van to roll away when parked. There are also two structural concerns: the interior partition wall may be missing bolts and can break free in a crash, and windows or interior cargo lashing rails may not be properly bonded, meaning a window can detach in a collision and secured cargo can come loose. Vehicles with electrically adjustable front swivel seats have a separate wiring issue where incorrectly routed harnesses can prevent the front side airbags from deploying in a crash. Rounding out the list, the instrument cluster can either go entirely blank at startup or become fixed at full brightness, both of which make it harder to read speed, fuel level, and warning indicators while driving.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument cluster brightness cannot be adjusted and may appear too bright under certain lighting conditions, failing to meet federal display standards.
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What the fix does
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software at no cost to restore proper brightness adjustment functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The partition wall separating the cab from the cargo area may be missing bolts, which could cause it to detach during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the partition wall and secure any loose bolts at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The topcoat paint formula may not bond windows and interior lashing rails securely to the vehicle body.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect paint adhesion and repair as needed at no cost. Vehicle repurchase may be offered depending on damage extent.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump may shut down unexpectedly, causing a loss of engine power while driving.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the fuel pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when you start the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wiring for the electrically adjustable front swivel-seats may have been installed incorrectly and could become damaged, preventing the front side air bags from deploying properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the wiring harnesses and reattach them as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The guide bushing on the parking pawl may wear out over time, preventing the parking brake from fully engaging and allowing the vehicle to roll away.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the software in the electronic stability, transmission control, direct select, and electronic ignition switch control units at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.