MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER (VS30) 2020: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V100000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER (VS30) 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-06-26 2023-02-17 2023-02-21

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 8297010

Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 52993

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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.

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.