Vehicle recall 24V166000 · March 1, 2024
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500, Sprinter 2500 and 2 more models
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V166000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 1, 2024
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- VS3BEFHAU
- Owner notification
- April 5, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 828
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 (2023): 2023
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (2023): 2023
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 (2023): 2023
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 (2023): 2023
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