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2019-2020 Freightliner Sprinter (Vs30) and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (Vs30) recall: fuses and circuit breakers

Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall on February 17, 2023. It covers about 52,993 vehicles.

vehicles affected
52,993
reported
Feb 17, 2023
owners notified
Jun 26, 2023
related complaints
2

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

What is 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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 23V100000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about electrical problems.

Questions about recall 23V100000

Is there a recall on the 2019-2020 Freightliner Sprinter (Vs30) and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (Vs30) fuses and circuit breakers?

Yes. Recall 23V100000, reported on February 17, 2023, covers about 52,993 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 23V100000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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