NHTSA Campaign 21V779000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Issued by Daimler Vans USA, LLC · Reported Oct 6, 2021 · 38 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. A cable duct may drop out of place due to unlatched engagement hooks inside the battery case. This may cause the starter-generator wiring harness to chafe against the transmission carrier, which could result in an electrical short-circuit.

Consequence

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engagement hooks on the affected cable duct with expanding rivets, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA's customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KABKAN.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500 2021 38
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 2021 38
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2021 38
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 4500 2021 38

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V779000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.