FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 2015: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : SPRINTER 3500 | Year : 2015 |
| Build Dates : 2014-07-01 - 2014-10-14 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V082000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2015-03-31 | Date Received by ODI: 2015-02-10 | Date Added to Database: 2015-02-10 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2015020004 | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5586 | ||
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Summary:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter "Sprinter" is recalling certain model year 2015 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to October 14, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly. |
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Consequence:
If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal accident, a greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
Sprinter will notify owners, and dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in March 2015. Owners may contact Sprinter customer service at 1-877-762-8267. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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