Campaign 22V-491

Generator wiring harness may be incorrectly connected to the electric power steering, which can result in an electrical surge

Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 vehicles. The generator wiring harness may be incorrectly connected to the electric power steering, which can result in an electrical surge.

Consequence

An electrical surge can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and correct the wiring harness connection, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 10, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3LE54ELE.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 22V491000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 9, of which 1 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 22V-491
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Mercedes-Benz	Sprinter 2500	2021	9

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

10 service bulletins on this component came first

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

24V-930 Dec 13, 2024
Instrument cluster illumination may not be adjustable and appear too bright in certain lighting conditions
24V-225 Mar 24, 2024
12-Volt ground connection may not be secured properly, which can result in the ground connection overheating and a loss of drive power
24V-166 Mar 1, 2024
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…
23V-204 Mar 24, 2023
Instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started
23V-100 Feb 17, 2023
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor circuit may be inadequate, which can allow the wiring harness to overheat
21V-972 Dec 15, 2021
Software error in the park lock system may allow the vehicle to move after the gear selector has been placed in the Park 'P' position without the…