Campaign 25V-090

Welds on the helical gear within the rear axle drivetrain may fail, causing a loss of drive power

Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles. The welds on the helical gear within the rear axle drivetrain may fail, causing a loss of drive power.

Consequence

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, drivetrain failure can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear axle electric drivetrain, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is V3ESCHWEI.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25V090000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about brakes on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 25V-090
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Mercedes-Benz	Esprinter	2024	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

1 service bulletin on this component came first

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

25V-135 Feb 28, 2025
Parking brake cable bracket welds may fail and disengage the parking brake
22V-066 Feb 8, 2022
Brake fluid reservoir may be incorrectly mounted, which can allow it to detach
21V-933 Dec 1, 2021
Front axle fender liner and brake hose may be too close, allowing the fender liner to contact and damage the brake hose
21V-854 Nov 3, 2021
Front axle was equipped with the incorrect-size brake discs
21V-152 Mar 10, 2021
Retaining washer and bolt that connect the brake pedal to the bearing block, may come loose and detach
20V-802 Dec 21, 2020
Rear brake calipers may leak brake fluid into the housing of the electric parking brake connected to the rear axle service brake system, allowing…