NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Daimler Vans USA, LLC - Short Circuit from Incorrectly Routed Wiring
Published: March 1, 2024Recall ID: 24V166000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power, power steering, and brake system control increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The main wiring harness may chafe against the drive shaft and short circuit, which can result in a loss of drive power, power steering, and brake system control.
Affected Products
Short Circuit from Incorrectly Routed Wiring
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Short Circuit from Incorrectly Routed Wiring |
| Nhtsa id | 24V166000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V166000 |
| 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. The main wiring harness may chafe against the drive shaft and short circuit, which can result in a loss of drive power, power steering, and brake system control. |
| Completion rate | 86.47 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect the routing of the main wiring harness and correct it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BEFHAU. |
| Consequence summary | A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power, power steering, and brake system control increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | VS3BEFHAU |
| Potentially affected | 828 |
| Report received date | 2024-03-01T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |