01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V100000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY
- Report received
- February 17, 2023
- Potential units
- 52,993campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 and Freightliner Sprinter VS30 vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor circuit may be inadequate, which can allow the wiring harness to overheat.
Why it matters: A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised to only operate the HVAC front blower in manual (not automatic) mode whenever the engine is on. Do not use the maximum blower or lowest/highest temperature settings until the remedy is performed. Dealers will relocate and replace the fuse and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is 8297010.
Owner notification: June 26, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
NHTSA 21V854000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- November 3, 2021
- Potential units
- 1campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling one 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicle. The front axle was equipped with the incorrect-size brake discs.
Why it matters: The incorrect-size brake discs may affect braking performance, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
A dealer will replace the brake discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BRESCHE.
Owner notification: December 13, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
NHTSA 20V322000
- Component
- AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEATS
- Report received
- June 3, 2020
- Potential units
- 11,013campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Spinter vans (platform 970 (VS30)), equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.
Why it matters: If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and an authorized Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealer will inspect the wire harness routing for both front seats and will repair the wiring and add clips or cable ties as needed, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3DREHSIK.
Owner notification: August 24, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH