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🧸 Product FR September 15, 2022

mercedes-benz — sprinter camionnette/véhicule utilitaire léger

le faisceau de câblage de la génératrice peut avoir été échangé par erreur avec le faisceau de câblage de la direction électrique pendant l’assemblage. par conséquent, le faisceau de câblage de direction serait fixé avec le fusible du générateur (fusible trop haut) et le faisceau...

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van/light commercial vehicle Wiring harness for the generator may have been mistakenly swapped with the wiring harness for the electric steering during assembly. This could cause the steering harness to be connected to the generator’s fuse (too high rating) and the generator harness to the steering fuse (too low rating). If another electrical fault occurs (for example, damage to the steering wiring harness), mixing the two harnesses with different melting points could overload the steering harness and increase the risk of fire.
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70 days in total
May 19, 2026 July 28, 2026
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What is this? A wiring mix-up in some Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans may cause an electrical fire.

What's happening? The power-wiring and steering-wiring bundles were swapped during assembly. This can overload wires and start a fire.

Does this affect me? Owners of affected Sprinter vans in France should check if their vehicle is included.

What should I do? Contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer or repair shop right away. Ask your mechanic or dealer for help.

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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: incendie · le faisceau de câblage de la génératrice peut avoir été échangé par erreur avec le faisceau de câblage de la direction électrique pendant l’assemblage. par conséquent, le faisceau de câblage de direction serait fixé avec le fusible du générateur (fusible trop haut) et le faisceau de câblage du générateur avec le fusible de direction (fusible trop bas). en cas de défaut électrique supplémentaire (par exemple, dommages au faisceau de câblage de direction), le mélange des deux faisceaux de câblage à fusion différente pourrait entraîner une surcharge du faisceau de câblage de direction, ce qui augmente le risque d’incendie.

First published
September 15, 2022
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48417/rapex

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What is this product recall alert about?
mercedes-benz — sprinter camionnette/véhicule utilitaire léger. Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van/light commercial vehicle Wiring harness for the generator may have been mistakenly swapped with the wiring harness for the electric steering during assembly. This could cause the steering harness to be connected to the generator’s fuse (too high rating...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 15, 2022 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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