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NHTSA recall 24V-225 (24V225000)

electrical system recall reported March 24, 2024 - about 99 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
24V225000
Also written as
24V-225
Manufacturer number
VS3HVERSL
Reported
March 24, 2024
Vehicles affected
~99
Component
electrical system

What is being recalled

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. A 12-Volt ground connection may not be secured properly, which can result in the ground connection overheating and a loss of drive power.

Why it is dangerous

An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire, and a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Dealers will inspect and repair the 12-Volt ground connection, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HVERSL.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 24V-225 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 - 2023
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 - 2023
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 - 2023
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 - 2023

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.