2019–2020 Freightliner Sprinter (VS30), 2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) Recall: Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor circuit may…
NHTSA campaign 23V100000 · Electrical System · filed Feb 17, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Sprinter (VS30) | 2019, 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter (VS30) | 2019, 2020 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 23V100000 (manufacturer number 8297010). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.