2018-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van recalled over parking fault

Mercedes-Benz Australia is recalling its Sprinter van because the transmission's parking function might not be working properly.

According to the notice issued by the Department for Infrastructure, 947 examples of the van built between 2018 and 2020 are affected.

Due to a software issue, the transmission park function may not engage as intended. If this occurs it could result in unintended vehicle movements and increase the risk of injury or death in an accident. However, it should be noted that the driver can still operate the manual parking brake.

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A list of VINs is available here.

Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Mercedes-Benz and asked to make arrangements with their nearest authorised dealership to have the work carried out free of charge as soon as possible.

Alternatively, consumers may use the Mercedes-Benz online booking service, by visiting www.mercedes-benz.com.au/servicebooking or call 1300 300 896.