The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V166000·Announced 2024-03-01

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2023 Sprinter Vans Due to Wiring Harness Fire Risk

Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans because the main wiring harness may chafe and short circuit, increasing the risk of fire and loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wiring harness chafing) that can lead to loss of brake and steering control and fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500, and 4500 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the main wiring harness, which may chafe against the drive shaft. This chafing can cause a short circuit, resulting in a loss of drive power, power steering, and brake system control.

The short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, the potential loss of drive power, power steering, and brake system control increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific incidents of fire, injury, or death associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect the routing of the main wiring harness and correct it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 5, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 4500, SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 1500
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Van
Hazard
Affected units
828

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 (4)

  • SPRINTER 4500
  • SPRINTER 2500
  • SPRINTER 3500
  • SPRINTER 1500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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