2019 Freightliner Sprinter (VS30): recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2019 Freightliner Sprinter (VS30). The newest campaign is 23V100000. NHTSA received the report on 17 Feb 2023. The NHTSA record gives the component Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 23V100000, in the NHTSA record

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.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

6 campaigns, newest first. 68,531 units in total.

23V10000017 Feb 2023Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
21V2410006 Apr 2021Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, and Connections
20V7560008 Dec 2020Equipment / Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual
20V4530004 Aug 2020Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
20V42600027 Jul 2020Suspension / Rear / Springs / Leaf Spring Assembly / Leaf
20V3220003 Jun 2020Seats

23V100000Received 17 Feb 2023. 52,993 units.
Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 8297010. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Jun 2023.
21V241000Received 6 Apr 2021. 4,444 units.
Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, and Connections
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach and cause hydraulic fluid to leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A hydraulic fluid leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a screw-type clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NV3LETULPX.
Report filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number NV3LETULPX. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 May 2021.
20V756000Received 8 Dec 2020. 9 units.
Equipment / Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles. These vehicles may have been delivered with a version of the printed and digital operator's manual that may be inaccurate and/or incomplete.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the printed version of the operator's manual with the latest version and update the software of the digital version, free of charge. DVUSA distributed owners an interim notification on January 22, 2021. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3PRIDIBA.
Report filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number VS3PRIDIBA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Mar 2021.
20V453000Received 4 Aug 2020. 46 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The affected Sprinter vehicles from platform 907 (VS30) might have an open port on the fuel delivery module (fuel pump).
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An open port on the fuel pump module may result in fuel leaking onto the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check for the additional nozzle on the fuel pump and install a closure onto the nozzle as needed, free of charge. The recall began September 18, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is VS3KRASTUF.
Report filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number VS3KRASTUF. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Sep 2020.
20V426000Received 27 Jul 2020. 26 units.
Suspension / Rear / Springs / Leaf Spring Assembly / Leaf
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. 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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The incorrect leaf spring shims may negatively affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the leaf spring shims on both sides, renew the spring brackets, check the rubber buffers for wear, renewing them if necessary, and adjust the headlamps, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on September 18, 2020. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3LEFSPRI.
Report filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number VS3LEFSPRI. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Oct 2020.
20V322000Received 3 Jun 2020. 11,013 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number VS3DREHSIK. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Aug 2020.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

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Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2019 Freightliner Sprinter (VS30): recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/freightliner/sprinter-vs30/2019/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2019 Freightliner Sprinter (VS30)?: 68,531 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Freightliner Sprinter (VS30) have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the Freightliner Sprinter (VS30), model years 2019 to 2020. 6 of them name the 2019 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2019 Freightliner Sprinter (VS30) open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.