Freightliner Sprinter (VS30); MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter (VS30) (2019-2020): Electrical system
Recall 23V100000 · Feb 17, 2023 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
52,993
vehicles affected
52,993
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23V100000
- Date
- Feb 17, 2023
- Maker
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Units affected
- 52,993
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Wiring > Fuses and circuit breakers; Visibility > Defroster/defogger/HVAC system > Fan/motor
- Model years
- 2019-2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Sprinter (VS30) | 2019-2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter (VS30) | 2019-2020 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23V100000?
2 models: Freightliner Sprinter (VS30) (2019-2020), Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) (2019-2020), about 52,993 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.