Mercedes-Benz Esprinter recall 26V099000 - External/Pedestrian Alert

NHTSA · February 20, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V099000 (Mercedes-Benz), reported February 20, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 117.
• Component: External/Pedestrian Alert.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

February 20, 2026

Recalling firm

Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Source ID

26V099000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 127 recall campaigns from Daimler Vans USA, LLC since 2010, 2 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 117 vehicles, it is larger than 32% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

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."

Consequence

Insufficient pedestrian warning sounds may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

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