Air Bags
NHTSA campaign 17V093000 · announced February 10, 2017 · filed by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc · 15,338 units affected
The problem
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. These vehicles were manufactured without a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the air bag control unit. As a result, the air bag control unit may not remain functional after the initial impact, possibly preventing additional air bags from deploying in response to a secondary impact.
The risk
If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.
What to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate and protective bracket around the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2017. 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
- 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 2500
- 2014 Freightliner Sprinter 2500
- 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500
- 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500
- 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 3500
- 2014 Freightliner Sprinter 3500
- 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 3500
- 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500
- 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500
- 2014 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500
- 2015 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500
- 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500
- 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 3500
- 2014 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 3500
- 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.