34 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2020-06-03
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2020-06-03
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2020-06-03
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Posted on: 2020-06-03
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Posted on: 2020-06-03
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #6 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Posted on: 2020-06-03
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #7 - SEATS
Posted on: 2020-06-03
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #8 - SEATS
Posted on: 2020-06-03
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #9 - SEATS
Posted on: 2020-06-03
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #10 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Posted on: 2021-11-04
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling one 2020 mercedes-benz sprinter vehicle. The front axle was equipped with the incorrect-size brake discs.
Consequence
The incorrect-size brake discs may affect braking performance, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #11 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
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.
Consequence
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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 are expected to be mailed april 14, 2023. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is 8297010.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #12 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
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.
Consequence
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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 are expected to be mailed april 14, 2023. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is 8297010.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #13 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
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.
Consequence
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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 are expected to be mailed april 14, 2023. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is 8297010.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #14 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
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.
Consequence
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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 are expected to be mailed april 14, 2023. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is 8297010.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #15 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
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.
Consequence
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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 are expected to be mailed april 14, 2023. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is 8297010.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #16 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
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.
Consequence
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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 are expected to be mailed april 14, 2023. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is 8297010.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #17 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
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.
Consequence
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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 are expected to be mailed april 14, 2023. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is 8297010.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #18 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
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.
Consequence
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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 are expected to be mailed april 14, 2023. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is 8297010.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #19 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
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.
Consequence
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed march 29, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated mid-june 2023. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is 8297010.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #20 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
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.
Consequence
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed march 29, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated mid-june 2023. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is 8297010.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #21 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
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.
Consequence
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed march 29, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated mid-june 2023. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is 8297010.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #22 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
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.
Consequence
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed march 29, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated mid-june 2023. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is 8297010.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #23 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
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.
Consequence
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed march 29, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated mid-june 2023. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is 8297010.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #24 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
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.
Consequence
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed march 29, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated mid-june 2023. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is 8297010.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #25 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
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.
Consequence
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed march 29, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated mid-june 2023. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is 8297010.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #26 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
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.
Consequence
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed march 29, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated mid-june 2023. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is 8297010.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #27 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
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.
Consequence
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #28 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
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.
Consequence
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #29 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
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.
Consequence
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #30 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
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.
Consequence
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #31 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
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.
Consequence
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #32 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
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.
Consequence
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #33 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
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.
Consequence
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #34 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
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.
Consequence
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.