Structure:body:roof And Pillars
NHTSA campaign 16V351000 · announced May 24, 2016 · filed by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc · 3 units affected
The problem
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2015, to April 30, 2016, and 2015-2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured May 1, 2015, to April 30, 2016. The affected vehicles are configured to have super-high roofs, but may not be equipped with the required crash pads.
The risk
If the required crash pads are missing, it can increase the risk of injury to a front passenger seat occupant if they are unbelted.
What to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the required crash-pads, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500
- 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500
- 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 3500
- 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500
- 2015 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500
- 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500
- 2015 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 3500
- 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 3500
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.