2020 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER (VS30) Complaints and Recall Information
The 2020 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER (VS30) has 0 complaints and 17 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owner feedback frequently focuses on issues related to vehicle safety systems and electrical components.
Seventeen recalls affect multiple systems including electrical wiring, HVAC blower motor circuits, and seat wiring harnesses. These recalls address risks such as fire hazards and air bag malfunctions.
Recalls- Electrical system wiring and fuses. Recall 23V100000 affects 52,993 vehicles due to inadequate HVAC blower motor circuits that may overheat wiring harnesses, increasing fire risk. Dealers will relocate and replace the fuse and wiring harness free of charge. Owners must operate the HVAC front blower only in manual mode and avoid maximum blower or extreme temperature settings until repaired. Owner letters sent June 26, 2023.
- Front seat wiring harnesses. Recall 20V322000 involves 11,013 vehicles equipped with swivel seats. Incorrectly routed wiring harnesses may become damaged by the swivel seat frames. Damage can cause side air bags to deploy inadvertently or fail to deploy in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will inspect and repair wiring harness routing and secure with clips or cable ties at no cost. Recall began August 24, 2020.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney can help determine possible protections or remedies.
2020 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER (VS30) Summary
2020
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
64006
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2020 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER (VS30)
52993 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
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.
Risk: A wiring harness that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
2020 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER (VS30)
11013 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.