October 06 2021 NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V779000
Starter-Generator Wiring Harness May Short. An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number 21V779000
Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 38
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the engagement hooks on the affected cable duct with expanding rivets, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 3, 2021.
Owners may contact DVUSA’s customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA’s number for this recall is VS3KABKAN.
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.