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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 23V100000

2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (Vs30) | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (Vs30) | 2020 Freightliner Sprinter (Vs30) | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter (Vs30) — Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Published February 21, 2023 · Recall initiated: February 17, 2023

Summary

NHTSA records recall 23V100000, published February 21, 2023 and initiated February 17, 2023. Recalling firm: Daimler Vans USA, LLC; 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (Vs30) | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (Vs30) | 2020 Freightliner Sprinter (Vs30) | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter (Vs30) — Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Model
SPRINTER (VS30)
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Lot
2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER (VS30) | 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER (VS30) | 2020 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER (VS30) | 2019 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER (VS30)
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (Vs30) | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (Vs30) | 2020 Freightliner Sprinter (Vs30) | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter (Vs30) — Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V100000 on February 21, 2023. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: SPRINTER (VS30).

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)