Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V180000 Reported March 26, 2020

Incorrect information in operator's manual

Daimler Vans Usa, Llc · Equipment · 52,127 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V180000
Manufacturer Campaign
VS3BAUTOP
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
52,127
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 26, 2020
Completion Rate
94.29

Defect Summary

Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2019 freightliner sprinter and mercedes-benz sprinter vehicles. the operator's manual may not contain the correct information about how the automatic parking function ("auto-p") operates.

Safety Consequence

If the driver relies on the auto-p function as described in the operator's manual, vehicle rollaway or movement may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dvusa will notify owners, and mercedes-benz or freightliner sprinter dealers will provide the correct description of the auto-p function for the operator's manual, free of charge. the recall began may 18, 2020. owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. dvusa's number for this recall is vs3bautop.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Vans Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 20V180000 or campaign VS3BAUTOP.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V180000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V180000?

NHTSA recall 20V180000 was issued by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc on March 26, 2020. It addresses: Incorrect information in operator's manual. The recall affects approximately 52,127 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Vans Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V180000 or the manufacturer campaign number VS3BAUTOP. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.