2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter (VS30), Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30): Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 23V100000 · 53K units potentially affected · filed Feb 17, 2023
What's wrong
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.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V100000
- Manufacturer no.
- 8297010
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
- Units affected
- 52,993
- Report received
- Feb 17, 2023
- Owner letters
- Jun 26, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Freightliner Sprinter (VS30) 2019, 2020
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) 2019, 2020