Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V779000 Reported October 6, 2021

Starter-generator wiring harness may short

Daimler Vans Usa, Llc · Electrical System · 38 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V779000
Manufacturer Campaign
VS3KABKAN
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
38
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 6, 2021
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Vans Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 21V779000 or campaign VS3KABKAN.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V779000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V779000?

NHTSA recall 21V779000 was issued by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc on October 6, 2021. It addresses: Starter-generator wiring harness may short. The recall affects approximately 38 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Vans Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V779000 or the manufacturer campaign number VS3KABKAN. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.