2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 Label Recall (22V073)
Daimler Vans USA, LLC · 2,564 vehicles · Reported February 9, 2022
Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling 2,564 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500; 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500; 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 vehicles. The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) may be improperly stated on the tire and loading label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars." The operator may overload the vehicle, resulting in excessive tire wear and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V073 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V073000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | VS3RE58HIN |
| Date reported to NHTSA | February 9, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500; 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500; 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 |
| Units affected | 2,564 |
| Component | Equipment > Other > Labels |
| Safety risk | The operator may overload the vehicle, resulting in excessive tire wear and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 in recall 22V073?
The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) may be improperly stated on the tire and loading label.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) may be improperly stated on the tire and loading label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."
Is it safe to drive a 2021 Sprinter 1500 with recall 22V073?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: The operator may overload the vehicle, resulting in excessive tire wear and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: The operator may overload the vehicle, resulting in excessive tire wear 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 labels, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V073?
Recall 22V073 covers 2,564 vehicles: 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500; 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500; 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500.
NHTSA lists 2,564 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 label recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace, as necessary, the tire and loading information label.
Dealers will inspect and replace, as necessary, the tire and loading information label. Additionally, tires will be inspected for excessive wear and replaced as necessary. All repairs will be conducted free of charge. Interim owner notifications were mailed to owners on March 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3RE58HIN.
When was recall 22V073 announced?
Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported recall 22V073 to NHTSA on February 9, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 9, 2022 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V073000. |
| March 21, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 56 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 22V073?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V073 is open on your Sprinter 1500, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 22V073000 is open on your Sprinter 1500, it will be listed there, along with Mercedes-Benz recall number VS3RE58HIN. You can also ask any Mercedes-Benz dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Sprinter 1500 owners do about recall 22V073?
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 22V073000 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.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any labels 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, 10 of them about the other equipment.
Since recall 22V073 was reported on February 9, 2022, owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the other equipment on these vehicles. 3 of them (30%) 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 other equipment and were received on or after February 9, 2022, 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 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related other equipment 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 10 of them involve the other equipment. 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, 6 about the other equipment
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500: 9 complaints in total, 2 about the other equipment
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500: 8 complaints in total, 2 about the other equipment
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
This recall has been outstanding since July. It is now 2 months later and there is no remedy or repair noted for this safety concern.
2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11544754, filed September 15, 2023
My van has periodic lack of acceleration or dead pedal. There are no warnings that this will occur. This shows itself when trying to advance from a stopped position. When I push the accelerator the van either does not move at all or barely crawls forward. This can last 15-45 seconds.
2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11625256, filed November 14, 2024
The crosswind assist system is unsafe, it make the vehicle unstable when activated. Since new I took to the dealership many times and it never was fixed. And the line assist system many times do not let me turn right because it not see a broken line painted on the road.
2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 owner, MI, NHTSA complaint 11663819, filed May 29, 2025
Can recall 22V073 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.
Recall 22V073000 does not automatically make your Sprinter 1500 a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
What matters for a lemon law claim is not the recall label but whether the defect substantially impairs the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 and whether the dealer can fix it in a reasonable number of tries.
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.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
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 22V073
Did the recall 22V073 fix work?
Since recall 22V073 was reported on February 9, 2022, owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the other equipment on these vehicles. 3 of them (30%) 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 22V073000 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 22V073000?
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 22V073000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Mercedes-Benz. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.