Freightliner Sprinter (VS30); Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30): Side/window

Date

June 3, 2020

Filed by

Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Vehicles

Freightliner Sprinter (VS30) (2019, 2020); Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) (2019, 2020)

Component

Air Bags › Side/Window; Electrical System › Wiring; Seats

Description of the defect

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Spinter vans (platform 970 (VS30)), equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.

Potentially affected

11013

What can happen

If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and an authorized Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealer will inspect the wire harness routing for both front seats and will repair the wiring and add clips or cable ties as needed, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3DREHSIK.

Recall 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.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

Aug. 24, 2020

Manufacturer campaign number

VS3DREHSIK

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Cable tie · Cable tiefor wiring harness mounting · A 002 997 2490; Clip · Clip for wiring harness mounting · A 000 995 6790; Front seat wiring harness · Electric lines to supply and control electric functions in the front seats · No general PNR available. Wiring harness is vehicle specific.

Recall number

20V322000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.