MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500 2011: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V077000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-03-31 2016-02-10 2016-02-10

Production Dates: 2010-07-01 - 2014-07-01

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 136361

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC "Daimler Vans" is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 31, 2008, 2007-2014 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 1, 2014, and 2010-2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, to July 1, 2014. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Daimler Vans will notify the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners may contact Daimler Van's customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dodge owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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.