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Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V491000·Announced 2022-07-11

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2021 Sprinter 2500 for Electrical Surge Risk

Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 vehicles because an incorrectly connected generator wiring harness may cause an electrical surge, increasing the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the generator wiring harness may be incorrectly connected to the electric power steering system. This incorrect connection can result in an electrical surge.

An electrical surge can increase the risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific incidents of fire, injury, or death associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and correct the wiring harness connection, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 10, 2022. Owners may contact Daimler Vans USA at 1-877-762-8267 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Van
Hazard
Affected units
2

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SPRINTER 2500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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