- The problem
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 and Freightliner Sprinter VS30 vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor circuit may be inadequate, which can allow the wiring harness to overheat.
- The risk
- A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Owners are advised to only operate the HVAC front blower in manual (not automatic) mode whenever the engine is on. Do not use the maximum blower or lowest/highest temperature settings until the remedy is performed. Dealers will relocate and replace the fuse and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is 8297010.
Vehicle safety record
2020 Freightliner Sprinter (VS30) Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2020 Freightliner Sprinter (VS30) have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in February 2023 for the fan / motor.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough Sprinter (VS30) years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2020 Freightliner Sprinter (VS30) recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
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| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner Sprinter (VS30) | 0 | 2 | - | |
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Questions about the 2020 Freightliner Sprinter (VS30)
Does the 2020 Freightliner Sprinter (VS30) have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Freightliner Sprinter (VS30): fan / motor (February 2023); side / window (June 2020). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2020 Freightliner Sprinter (VS30) had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 2020 Freightliner Sprinter (VS30) has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data