Freightliner Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500; Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and others: Air bags

Date

Feb. 10, 2017

Filed by

Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Vehicles

Freightliner Sprinter 2500 (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016); Freightliner Sprinter 3500 (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016); Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016); Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)

Component

Air Bags

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

15338

What can happen

If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

May 26, 2017

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17V093000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.