Fire risk Electrical system
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor circuit may be inadequate, which can allow the wiring harness to overheat.
What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.
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Repair when you can Electronic stability control (esc)
The ESP may not respond as intended during certain driving scenarios, increasing the risk of a crash.
The Electronic Stability Control (ESP) software was not updated for vehicles with a higher center of gravity.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Repair soon Steering
A hydraulic fluid leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach and cause hydraulic fluid to leak.
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
Repair when you can Labels
The consumer may not receive information about open safety-recall campaigns, increasing the risk of injury, a crash, or fire.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling one 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicle. The VIN number listed on the vehicle's dash board, certification label, and body-in-white do not match.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Repair when you can Owners/service/other manual
If the operator relies on the provided owner's manual, the information about vehicle functions and other safety relevant information may be inaccurate and/or incomplete, which could lead to improper operation of the vehicle and potentially increase the risk of a crash or injury.
These vehicles may have been delivered with a version of the printed and digital operator's manual that may be inaccurate and/or incomplete.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Repair soon Fuel system
An open port on the fuel pump module may result in fuel leaking onto the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.
The affected Sprinter vehicles from platform 907 (VS30) might have an open port on the fuel delivery module (fuel pump).
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
Repair soon Suspension
The incorrect leaf spring shims may negatively affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The incorrect leaf spring shims may have been installed between the rear axle and the leaf springs possibly affecting the vehicle's handling. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
Repair soon Suspension
If the vehicle is operated without the additional stabilization, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
The chassis may be missing the additional stabilization required for its cargo capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
Repair when you can Seats
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 wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Repair when you can Owners/service/other manual
If the driver relies on the Auto-P function as described in the Operator's Manual, vehicle rollaway or movement may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The Operator's Manual may not contain the correct information about how the automatic parking function ("Auto-P") operates.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Repair when you can Structure
Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The rear part of the fender liner on the front axle may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluid.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Repair when you can Equipment
If the lashing rails disconnect, the cargo could become unsecured, increasing the risk of a crash.
The lashing rails on the side walls may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in the lashing rails detaching.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Repair when you can Exterior lighting
The lack of functioning rear fog lamps prevents the enhanced visibility of the vehicle to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of crash.
The lights may not illuminate, despite the rear fog light switch being turned on.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Do not drive Steering
The steering shaft disconnecting from the steering gear can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing risk of a crash.
The steering shaft that connects to the steering gear may disconnect without warning.
What to do: Don't drive it. Contact the manufacturer — most will collect the vehicle.