Daimler Vans Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #23V100000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V100000 by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc. Affecting 2019-2020 mercedes-benz sprinter vs30 and freightliner sprinter vs30 vehicles Includes 52,993 affected units, Blower Motor Wiring May Overheat and Cause Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2019-2020 mercedes-benz sprinter vs30 and freightliner sprinter vs30 vehicles

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 23V100000
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2023-02-17T00:00:00
Subject: Blower motor wiring may overheat and cause fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 52,993

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 8297010
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 67.62

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NHTSA ID: 23V100000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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