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HighNHTSA·24V225000·Announced 2024-03-24

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2023 Sprinter Vans for Electrical Fire Risk

Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans because a 12-volt ground connection may overheat, increasing the risk of fire or loss of drive power.

What this means for you

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 fire and loss of drive power, which are significant hazards, but the source text does not report any injuries, deaths, or confirmed fire incidents, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

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 where a 12-volt ground connection may not be secured properly. This issue can cause the ground connection to overheat and result in a loss of drive power.

An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire, and a loss of drive power can increase 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 and repair the 12-volt ground connection free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 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 1500, SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 4500
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Van
Hazard
Affected units
99

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 1500
  • SPRINTER 3500
  • SPRINTER 2500
  • SPRINTER 4500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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