DODGE SPRINTER 3500 2011: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
| Make : DODGE | Model : SPRINTER 3500 | Year : 2011 |
| Build Dates : 2009-07-01 - 2011-08-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V479000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-01-12 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-07-28 | Date Added to Database: 2017-08-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC | ||
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| Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 20665 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Vans USA, LLC "DVUSA" is recalling certain 2010-2011 Freightliner and Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled into the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. |
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Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
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Remedy:
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag, free of charge. The began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-379. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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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. |
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