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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) Recall 20V322: Front seat wiring may damage side air bags

NHTSA campaign 20V322, reported June 3, 2020, 11,013 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some Sprinter vans with swivel front seats may have front seat wiring harnesses routed incorrectly. The harness can become jammed and damaged inside the swivel seat frame.

If the wiring is damaged, the side air bag built into the seat may deploy unexpectedly, or it may fail to deploy as designed in a crash, raising the risk of injury to occupants.

An authorized Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealer will inspect the wiring harness routing for both front seats and repair it as needed, adding clips or cable ties, at no cost to you. Owners will be notified by mail. You can contact Daimler Vans USA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 and check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V322Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; SEATS
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.
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Freightliner Sprinter (VS30)20192020
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30)20192020