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

FROM: Anthony Washington, Department
Manager, Regulations and Certifications

Re: Recall Campaign Launch Notification
Model - Sprinter
Model Years 2019-2020 DATE: June, 2023
Modify Interior Blower Motor Fuse Layout
NHTSA ID - 23V100

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Mercedes-Benz
IMPORTANT RECALL CAMPAIGN INFORMATION

Please see the attached documents related to the campaign listed above.

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Campaign No. :{ Campaign Desc. :
70 Modify Interior Blower Motor Fuse Layout
This is to notify you of a to modify the interior blower motor fuse layout on approximately MY
2019-2020 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 as " "in VMI and until remedied.
Background
Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain
Sprinter (907 platform) vehicles, the fuse layout of the interior blower motor might not meet the requirements
Issue for prolonged operation at the highest blower setting. Ambient and assembly space temperatures as well as
prolonged usage could cause the wiring harness to overheat. Consequently, a risk of fire during operation and a
risk of injury cannot be ruled out.
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dealer will replace the fuse and its supply line, as well as relocate the fuse
What We’re for the interior blower within the fuse box. In the interim, to prevent the possibility of a thermal event, the
Doing front blower should only be operated in manual (not automatic) mode whenever the engine is on.
Customers are informed to not use the maximum blower or lowest/highest temperature settings.
Vehicles Affected
Vehicle Model 2019-2020
Year(s)
Vehicle Model Sprinter
Vehicle Populations
Population 48,136
Dealer Inventory
Next Steps/Notes
Customer Notification Timeline An owner notification letter will be mailed in End of June, 2023.
AOMS/SOMS 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
Rental Fleet Partners representative for further information and next steps. For repairs, please contact your
preferred MBUSA dealer.

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Model 907

Operation no. of the operation texts or standard texts and flat rates

Category | Op. no. Operation text Time Damage Code| Codeword
L 12 1604 Operations: Replace blower regulator power supply | 0.7 h 8297010 VS30SIGBE
L
L 12 1607 Operations: Replace fuse holder on fuse and relay |0.1h 82 970 10 VS30SIGBE
module (after check) L
L 121612 | Operations: Replace fuse and relay module (after | 0.1h 82970 10 VS30SIGBE
check) L

D83.10-A024-79

1 Electrical line F152 Front-passenger-side fuse N29 Blower regulator of inner
and relay module blower

2 Fuse link

Notes on carrying out repair work AH68.00-D-0001-01KOS
in the vehicle interior

Information on preventing damage AH54,00-P-0001-01A
to electronic components due to
electrostatic discharge

V-RC-2023040008

Check

Check whether vehicle is affected
by measure.

Clip: Replace blower regulator
power supply (code: VS30SIGEBL,
acc. no.: 82 970 10)

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|A video with a simplified
presentation is available for this
measure. Nevertheless, all work
instructions and information in
this document are to be
observed as a matter of priority.

GB83.10-D-0000-06A

Remove

2 Remove vehicle tool kit carrier
plate.
KAR AR68.30-D-5021TS
3 Release front passenger side fuse
and relay module (F152).
FAR |AR54,15-D-0004TS
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Do not remove front passenger
side fuse and relay module (F152).
41 Remove stowage compartment in | Model 907
instrument panel lower section on
front passenger side. with code FJ4 (Stowage
compartment under cockpit)
KAR AR68.10-D-1610TS
4.2 Remove bottom trim for instrument | Model 907
panel on front passenger side.
except code FJ4 (Stowage
compartment under cockpit)
KAR AR68.10-D-1502TSF
Retrofit electric lines (1)
5 Retrofit electric line (1) for power SM83.10-D-0013-02SG
supply of blower regulator of inner
blower (N29).
Wiring harness repair kit, basic |000 589 13 99 00
2 V-RC-2023040008

Install

6.1 Install stowage compartment in Model 907
instrument panel lower section on
front passenger side. with code FJ4 (Stowage
compartment under cockpit)
b= AR AR68.10-D-1610TS
6.2 Install bottom trim for instrument | Model 907
panel on front passenger side.
except code FJ4 (Stowage
compartment under cockpit)
AR AR68.10-D-1502TSF
On vehicles with tachograph, do
not remove it, but only position
outside the working area.
Do not disconnect electrical
connectors in any circumstances.
Position tachograph so that
damage is avoided.
7 Attach fuse and relay module on
front passenger side (F152).
I=AR AR54.15-D-0004TS
8 Install vehicle tool kit carrier plate.
KAR AR68.30-D-5021TS
9 Connect ground line of on-board
electrical system battery.
KAR AR54.10-D-0029TS
Adapt fuse assignment
supplement
10 Enclose addition to fuse

assignment supplement for
operator's manual or hand over to
customer,

Check

Carry out blower function test

(000 589 13 99 00

Wiring harness repair

kit, basic

V-RC-2023040008