2019–2021 Freightliner & Mercedes-Benz (8 models) Backup Camera / Back-Over Prevention Recall 22V281000 (Freightliner VS3KOMRUE)
NHTSA recall 22V281000 (Freightliner recall VS3KOMRUE) covers about 12,086 2019–2021 Freightliner & Mercedes-Benz (8 models) vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA Apr 27, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V281000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Backup camera / back-over prevention (display function)
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk
An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KOMRUE.
Status: NHTSA lists Jul 20, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Freightliner recall number VS3KOMRUE
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V281000 as VS3KOMRUE. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "VS3KOMRUE recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner Sprinter 1500 | 2019–2021 | — |
| Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2019–2021 | — |
| Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2019–2021 | — |
| Freightliner Sprinter 4500 | 2019–2021 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2019–2021 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2019–2021 | All Sprinter 2500 recallsYears to avoid |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2019–2021 | All Sprinter 3500 recallsYears to avoid |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2019–2021 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Apr 27, 2022
- Owner notification
- Jul 20, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Safety standard (FMVSS)
- 111
Check your VIN for 22V281000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 22V281000 is open, call any Freightliner dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V281000 or VS3KOMRUE). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V281000?
NHTSA recall 22V281000 (Freightliner recall VS3KOMRUE) covers about 12,086 2019–2021 Freightliner & Mercedes-Benz (8 models) vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA Apr 27, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V281000?
NHTSA's record for 22V281000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V281000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Freightliner dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 22V281000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jul 20, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Freightliner recall number for 22V281000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as VS3KOMRUE. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (VS3KOMRUE) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V281000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 22V281000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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