2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 Foundation Components Line Recall (21V933)
Daimler Vans USA, LLC · 98 vehicles · Reported December 1, 2021
Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling 98 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500; 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500; 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 vehicles. The front axle fender liner and brake hose may be too close, allowing the fender liner to contact and damage the brake hose. A damaged brake hose may leak brake fluid, extending the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 21V933 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V933000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | VS3BAURAVE |
| Date reported to NHTSA | December 1, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500; 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500; 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 |
| Units affected | 98 |
| Component | Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Foundation Components > Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings |
| Safety risk | A damaged brake hose may leak brake fluid, extending the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 in recall 21V933?
The front axle fender liner and brake hose may be too close, allowing the fender liner to contact and damage the brake hose.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The front axle fender liner and brake hose may be too close, allowing the fender liner to contact and damage the brake hose.
Is it safe to drive a 2021 Sprinter 1500 with recall 21V933?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A damaged brake hose may leak brake fluid, extending the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A damaged brake hose may leak brake fluid, extending the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Sprinter 1500 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the hoses, lines and piping, and fittings, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 21V933?
Recall 21V933 covers 98 vehicles: 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500; 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500; 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500.
NHTSA lists 98 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter 1500 |
| 2021 | Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter 2500 |
| 2021 | Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter 3500 |
What is the fix for the Sprinter 1500 foundation components line recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect the condition and clearance of the brake hose, modify the fender liner trim, and replace the brake hose as necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect the condition and clearance of the brake hose, modify the fender liner trim, and replace the brake hose as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BAURAVE.
When was recall 21V933 announced?
Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported recall 21V933 to NHTSA on December 1, 2021.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| December 1, 2021 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 21V933000. |
| March 4, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 59 months ago. If your Sprinter 1500 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Sprinter 1500 is part of recall 21V933?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V933 is open on your Sprinter 1500, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2021 Sprinter 1500 vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Sprinter 1500 owners do about recall 21V933?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 21V933000 applies to your Sprinter 1500.
- Call a Mercedes-Benz dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any hoses, lines and piping, and fittings symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Sprinter 1500 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 13 of them about the brakes.
Since recall 21V933 was reported on December 1, 2021, owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the brakes on these vehicles. 3 of them (25%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the brakes and were received on or after December 1, 2021, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related brakes issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 62 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 13 of them involve the brakes. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500: 45 complaints in total, 8 about the brakes
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500: 9 complaints in total, 2 about the brakes
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500: 8 complaints in total, 3 about the brakes
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
Mercedes Dealership is refusing to get the vehicle in to make this safety recall repair in a timely manner.
2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 owner, NE, NHTSA complaint 11660365, filed May 12, 2025
I started my Sprinter, which was converted into a Grech RV, and while still in park a few seconds later, the vehicle started to move. Before I could hop back in the driver's seat to stop the vehicle, it crashed into my garage overhang and significantly damaged my Sprinter's back doors and back structure.
2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 owner, MI, NHTSA complaint 11501434, filed January 12, 2023
The ABS front wheel sensor became inoperable after 27K. This disables several onboard systems that assist in vehicle control, including blind spot detection, and collision warning systems. Looking at the sensor – it completely separated at the connector by the wheel hub. The surrounding area showed no signs of unusual trauma or deterioration.
2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 owner, UT, NHTSA complaint 11665427, filed June 6, 2025
Can recall 21V933 make my Sprinter 1500 a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this hoses, lines and piping, and fittings recall means their Sprinter 1500 qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Brake defects are safety defects. California's lemon law presumption can apply after two repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, when the manufacturer has been notified directly.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 21V933
Did the recall 21V933 fix work?
Since recall 21V933 was reported on December 1, 2021, owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the brakes on these vehicles. 3 of them (25%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 21V933000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Sprinter 1500 is part of recall 21V933000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 21V933000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 7, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq., Founder and Managing Attorney of America’s Lemon Lawyer (Wynn Law Group, APC). Licensed by the State Bar of California, No. 362320. His practice focuses on California lemon law under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.
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