NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11017561: 2019-2024 Freightliner Esprinter

Official manufacturer communication context for 2019-2024 Freightliner Esprinter, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11017561 summary graphic for 2019-2024 Freightliner Esprinter
11017561NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
11affected product rows
90/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Check engine light with reduced power with fault codes P300A6D, P300974, P300DFB, or P300DE8 Complaint: The check engine light is activated, accompanied by one or more of the following fault codes related to the Boost Pressure Positioner: P300A6D The boost pressure is too low. Charge Air Cooler. P300974 Component 'Boost pressure positioner' has a malfunction. The boost pressure is too low. P300DFB Component 'Boost pressure positioner' has a malfunction. P300DE8 Boost pressure control A has a malfunction after the cold start. Cause: The potential causes for these fault codes are: A. Leak or Blockage in the Intake or Charge Air System: This can prevent the proper flow of air, affecting the boost pressure. B. Insufficient Source Vacuum, Vacuum Leak, or Sticking/Weak Vacuum Component: These issues can prevent the boost pressure positioner from functioning correctly. C. Internal Malfunction of the Boost Pressure Positioner: The component itself may be faulty. D. Internal Defect with the Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) System inside the Turbocharger: Issues within the turbo-charger can affect boost pressure control.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
FreightlinerSprinter (Vs30)2019, 2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
FreightlinerSprinter 15002021-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
FreightlinerSprinter 25002021-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
FreightlinerSprinter 35002021-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
FreightlinerSprinter 45002021-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzEsprinter2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzSprinter (Vs30)2019, 2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzSprinter 15002021-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzSprinter 25002021-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzSprinter 35002021-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzSprinter 45002021-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 11017561?

Check engine light with reduced power with fault codes P300A6D, P300974, P300DFB, or P300DE8 Complaint: The check engine light is activated, accompanied by one or more of the following fault codes related to the Boost Pressure Positioner: P300A6D The boost pressure is too low. Charge Air Cooler. P300974 Component 'Boost pressure positioner' has a malfunction. The boost pressure is too low. P300DFB Component 'Boost.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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