NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Daimler Vans USA, LLC - Improperly Secured 12-Volt Ground Connection
Published: March 24, 2024Recall ID: 24V225000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire, and a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. A 12-Volt ground connection may not be secured properly, which can result in the ground connection overheating and a loss of drive power.
Affected Products
Improperly Secured 12-Volt Ground Connection
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Improperly Secured 12-Volt Ground Connection |
| Nhtsa id | 24V225000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V225000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Defect summary | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. A 12-Volt ground connection may not be secured properly, which can result in the ground connection overheating and a loss of drive power. |
| Completion rate | 78.79 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and repair the 12-Volt ground connection, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HVERSL. |
| Consequence summary | An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire, and a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | VS3HVERSL |
| Potentially affected | 99 |
| Report received date | 2024-03-24T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |