Classified as MB Internal

TO: Mercedes-Benz Dealer Principals, General
Managers, Sales Managers, Service Managers,
Parts Managers

FROM: Anthony Washington, Department
Manager, Regulations and Certifications

Re: Launch Recall Campaign Notification

Check Generator/Steering Harness Connections
Model – Sprinter 907
Model Year - 2021
VS3LE54ELE

DATE: August, 2022

IMPORTANT RECALL CAMPAIGN INFORMATION
Please see the attached documents related to the campaign listed above.

Classified as MB Internal

Campaign No. :

Campaign Desc. :

2022080003

VS3LE54ELE

Check Generator and Steering Wiring Harness Connections

This is to notify you of the Recall Campaign launch to check the connection of the generator and the electric power steering
harnesses on 2 MY 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. The recall campaign will be visible on the www.safercar.gov website and may
generate questions from customers. All affected VINs will be flagged "OPEN" in VMI and cannot be sold until the recall has been
remedied.

Background

What We’re Doing

Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on
certain Sprinter (platform 907) vehicles, the wiring harness of the generator may have been
interchanged with the wiring harness of the electric power steering system. In the event of an
additional electrical fault (e.g. unrelated damage to the steering wiring harness), the interchange of
the two different fused lines could result in an overload of the wiring harness of the electric power
steering. As a consequence, a risk of fire cannot be completely ruled out.
An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will check the connection of the harnesses on the affected
vehicles and correct it, if necessary.

Parts

Parts are not required for repair.

Issue

Vehicles Affected
Vehicle Model Year(s)
Vehicle Model
Population
Dealer Inventory

2021
Sprinter
2
0

Vehicle Populations

Given this notice, it is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to sell or lease any new Sprinter vehicles in dealer inventory covered
by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired.
Loaner and demonstrator vehicles may continue to be driven, but must not be retailed until repaired.
Additionally, given this notice, it is a violation of Federal Law for rental companies to rent new Sprinter vehicles covered by this
notification until the vehicle has been repaired.

Next Steps/Notes
Customer Notification Timeline

An owner notification letter to be mailed in late August, 2022.

AOMs – This recall may generate questions from your dealers. Please
forward this notice to your dealers ASAP.
This recall may affect vehicles in your fleet. Please contact your respective
MBUSA fleet representative for further information and next steps. For
Rental Fleet Partners
repairs, please contact your preferred MBUSA dealer.
While we regret any inconvenience this may cause, we are determined to maintain a high level of vehicle quality and customer
satisfaction.

AOMS/SOMS

Campaign No. 2022080003, August, 2022

TO:

ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS

SUBJECT:

Model 907 Sprinter, Model Year 2021
Check generator and steering wiring harness connections

MBAG has determined that on certain Sprinter (platform 907) vehicles, the wiring harness
of the generator may have been interchanged with the wiring harness of the electric power
steering system. In the event of an additional electrical fault (e.g. unrelated damage to the
steering wiring harness), the interchange of the two different fused lines could result in an
overload of the wiring harness of the electric power steering. As a consequence, a risk of
fire cannot be completely ruled out.
An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will check the connection of the harnesses on the
affected vehicles and correct it, if necessary.

Prior to performing this Recall Campaign:
• Please check VMI to determine if the vehicle is involved in the Campaign and if it has been

previously repaired.
• Please review the entire Recall Campaign bulletin and follow the repair procedure exactly as

described.
Please note that Recall Campaigns do not expire and may also be performed on a vehicle with
a vehicle status indicator.
Approximately 2 vehicles are involved.
Order No. V-RC-2022080003 This bulletin has been created and maintained in
accordance with MBUSA-SLP S423QH001, Document and Data Control, and MBUSA-SLP
S424HH001, Control of Quality Records.

V-RC-2019050017

Model

907
except code ZG1 (Engageable all-wheel drive)
except code ZG3 (Engageable all-wheel drive with gear reduction)

Operation no. of the operation texts or standard texts and flat rates
Category Op. no.
Operation text
L
02 0892
Operations: Check screw connection of wiring
harness for starter-alternator
L
02 3282
Operations: Remove underfloor paneling (when
working on veh.)
L
02 0893
Operations: Correct screw connection of wiring
harness for starter-alternator (after check)
L
02 2726
Operations: Disconnect/connect ground line of onboard electrical system battery (when working on
veh.)
L
02 2727
Operations: Disconnect/connect ground line of onboard electrical system battery (when working on
veh.) with code E30

Time

0.2 hrs
0.2 hrs
0.2 hrs
0.2 hrs
0.1 hr

Damage Code Code
54 913 06
VS3LE54EL
E
54 913 06
VS3LE54EL
E
54 913 06
VS3LE54EL
E
54 913 06
VS3LE54EL
E
54 913 06

VS3LE54EL
E

D54.18-A048-79

1
2

Cover
Electrical line

3
4

Electrical line
Nuts

V-RC-2022080003

1

aDanger

Risk of death caused by vehicle
slipping or toppling off of the lifting
platform.

Notice

Information on preventing damage
to electronic components due to
electrostatic discharge
Check

g
1

e
2
Notice
f
3
f
4
g
5

Check if vehicle is affected by
measure.

Align vehicle between vehicle lift
columns and position the four
support plates at the vehicle lift
support points specified by the
vehicle manufacturer.

AH54.00-P-0001-01A

Affected vehicles: Check wiring
SM54.18-D-0088-01AAA
harness screw connection for
starter alternator (code:
VS3LE54ELE, acc. no.: 54 913 06)
Model 907.### ## as of 364677 to
370750

Remove
Raise vehicle.
Special instructions for lifting and
supporting vehicle

AH00.60-D-0100-01KTS
AR00.60-D-1000-04TS

Remove underfloor paneling at
left.

Model 907 with code XM1 (Noise
abatement measures)

Remove cover (1).

l Clip remover

Check
Check screw connection of wiring
harness for starter-alternator.

i
To do so, check whether electric
lines (2, 3) are installed as shown.
The cross sections of the electric
lines (2, 3) that are screwed to one
other must be the same.
Lugs (arrows) must line up with
guides.
If electric lines (2, 3) are correctly
screwed to each other,
↓
continue with operation step 10
and finish measure.
If electric lines (2, 3) are not
correctly screwed to each other,
↓
continue with operation step 6.

2

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

V-RC-2022080003

AR61.30-D-1001-02TS
452 589 01 63 00

6

Correct threaded connection
Detach ground line of on-board
electrical system battery.

f
7

Remove nuts(4).

i
Nuts (4) can be reused.

8

Position electric lines (2, 3)
correctly.

i
Observe the following:
The cross sections of the electric
lines (2, 3) that are screwed to one
other must be the same.
Lugs (arrows) must line up with
guides.

9

Attach nuts (4).

n Nut, positive line to battery
positive line connection on
underbody

d
10
11

Install
Install cover (1).
Install underfloor paneling at left.

f
12
13

Lower vehicle.
Connect ground line of on-board
electrical system battery.

AR54.10-D-0029TS

Model 907 with code XM1 (Noise
abatement measures)

If screw connection for starteralternator wiring harness was not
correct.

f

BA54.18-Z-1002-02KTS

AR61.30-D-1001-02TS

AR54.10-D-0029TS

n Wiring harness

Number
BA54.18-Z-1002-02KTS

Designation
Nut, positive line to battery positive line connection on
underbody

Nm

Model 907
16

452 589 01 63 00

Clip remover

V-RC-2022080003

3