FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 2016: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V670000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-11-18 2016-09-15 2016-09-15

Production Dates: 2016-03-01 - 2016-05-31

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 271

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC "DVUSA" is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured March 1, 2016, to May 31, 2016. The bolts connecting the lower seat belt connection to the rear bench seat may not have been properly tightened.

Consequence

If the bolts were not properly tightened, the seat belt may fail to secure the seat occupant in the event of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Sprinter dealers will inspect the connecting bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 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.