Recall 21V779000: 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 and 3 other models
- Report received
- Oct 6, 2021
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Potentially affected
- 38vehicles
- Model years
- 2021
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. A cable duct may drop out of place due to unlatched engagement hooks inside the battery case. This may cause the starter-generator wiring harness to chafe against the transmission carrier, which could result in an electrical short-circuit.
Possible consequence
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the engagement hooks on the affected cable duct with expanding rivets, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA's customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KABKAN.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15009 complaints
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 250045 complaints
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35008 complaints
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 45000 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.