NHTSA recall 21V-779 (21V779000)
electrical system recall reported October 6, 2021 - about 38 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V779000
- Also written as
- 21V-779
- Manufacturer number
- VS3KABKAN
- Reported
- October 6, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~38
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will replace the engagement hooks on the affected cable duct with expanding rivets, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA's customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KABKAN.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-779 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.