Mercedes Benz Sprinter: Electrical Short Circuit May Occur

Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 1,145 Sprinter vehicles in the United Kingdom because a wiring harness connecting the starter to the alternator may detach, causing the power supply to fail and the wiring to short circuit. The company will check the affected vehicles and replace the harness if needed. This is classified as a Class I recall, the most serious category.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER. Units affected: 1,145

Reason

Wiring harness from starter to alternator may detach power supply will fail and wiring may short circuit. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles check and if necessary replace harness.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2007-02-01

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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