2023 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500

7 recalls — 2 complaints — 26 TSBs

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE

Defect Description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The spring U-bolts for the rear axle may have reduced strength due to improper heat-treatment, which can cause the rear axle to shift out of position.

Consequence

An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the spring U-bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FEDERB.

1,232 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Defect Description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. A 12-Volt ground connection may not be secured properly, which can result in the ground connection overheating and a loss of drive power.

Consequence

An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire, and a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the 12-Volt ground connection, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HVERSL.

99 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Defect Description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The main wiring harness may chafe against the drive shaft and short circuit, which can result in a loss of drive power, power steering, and brake system control.

Consequence

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power, power steering, and brake system control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the routing of the main wiring harness and correct it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BEFHAU.

828 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Defect Description

Consequence

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power, power steering, and brake system control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

828 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Defect Description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The partition wall may be missing bolts, allowing the wall to detach during a crash.

Consequence

A detached partition wall can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and secure the partition wall as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3TREWAN.

387 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Defect Description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The front left suspension strut bolt may not be secured properly, which can result in a loss of steering control.

Consequence

A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the front left suspension strut bolt connection and repair the body contact surface as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FEDDOR.

33 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

STRUCTURE:BODY

Defect Description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The topcoat paint formula may cause the windows and interior lashing rails to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle.

Consequence

An insufficiently bonded window can detach during a crash, and objects secured to an insufficiently bonded interior lashing rail can detach, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the paint adhesion and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any damage, DVUSA may offer to repurchase the vehicle. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 5, 2024. Owner notification letters were ma... Read more

131 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
CHILD SEAT:HARNESS RETAINER/CHEST CLIP	1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)	1

Incident date: Oct 17, 2024

The contact drives a company owned 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the crosswind stabilization system briefly activated, automatically applying the brakes and steering the vehicle in the direction the system believed was necessary to counte... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2023

The contact, a car seat technician called to file complaint on behalf of the owner of an Inspired by Drive Safety Seat, Model Type: Spirit Plus, Model Number: CSS-2401M-SG, and manufactured February 2019. The safety seat was being utilized in a 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The contact stated that th... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500

26 manufacturer communications from 21 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
160000 STRUCTURE	5
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	4
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
130000 VISIBILITY	3
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	3
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR	2
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM	1
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL	1

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Recall notifications.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Inspect Main Wire Harness Routing

100000 POWER TRAIN

Propeller Shaft Check Strap on the crossmember may not have been installed.

160000 STRUCTURE

Check Par????on Wall Bolts

020000 SUSPENSION

Check Front Strut Bolt Connection

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Recall Information.

160000 STRUCTURE

Check patrition Wall Bolts

160000 STRUCTURE

Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Sprinter vehicles, has determined that on certain Sprinter (907 platform) vehicles, the chemical composition of the topcoat paint might not meet specifications. In such case, adhesion of the fixed windo

130000 VISIBILITY

160000 STRUCTURE

130000 VISIBILITY

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Please see the atached documents related to the campaign listed above.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Please see the atached documents related to the campaign listed above.

119127 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT

Replace Coolant

010000 STEERING

Various concerns in relation to electric power steering including Rattling/humming noise from electric power steering when steering fully turned (see video recordings 01 and 02).

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Complaint Vehicles with SCR Generation 4: SCR/AdBlueA? warning message cannot be reset. Information: All fault codes in AdBlueA? (SCR) control unit have been processed and rectified; however fault code P13DF00 remains active and stored i

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Complaint Noise in front door from window regulator when driving. Cause Loosened nut of window lifter leads to screw connection at bottom of door breaking the mounting point in the door (see attached picture). Remedy Glue in repair pa

160000 STRUCTURE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Engine runs irregularly and it shakes. Indicator lamp lights up. Information: Fault codes for injectors and/or combustion misfires may be stored in the CDI control unit: a?? On engine 642 cylinder 6 is affected. a?? On engine

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Check engine warning light active. Fault code P300CA8 or P300CA9 "Hot film mass air flow sensor malfunction" is present in engine control unit. Cause a) In the case of fault P300CA8: a?? Due to incorrectly installed component

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Various issues including control unit programming procedure will not complete successfully/no newer software found, communication faults, or sporadic malfunction of systems. Cause Aftermarket CAN device could be installed into

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Complaint Various customer concerns of Climate Control system operating inadequately. Cause Stepper motor linkage in the heater case may cause a mechanical fault during actuation during unfavorable environmental conditions. NOTE: If th

130000 VISIBILITY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Distronic and/or Active Brake Assist inoperative after driving for an extended period Cause Blindness detection of the radar sensor. When driving for extended periods in areas with few or no objects for the radar sensor to det

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

(SC)Replace Front Door Check

MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500 across all model years (2015–2024).

275 Total Recalls

44 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

4 Reported Crashes

2 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2024	2	1	View
2023 (current)	7	2
2022	18	3	View
2021	67	13	View
2020	74	7	View
2019	93	11	View
2018	8	6	View
2017	2	0	View
2016	2	1	View
2015	2	0	View

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