FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 2016: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : SPRINTER 3500 | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2016-07-01 - 2016-09-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V853000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2016-12-22 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-11-28 | Date Added to Database: 2016-11-28 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC | ||
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| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 28 | ||
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Summary:
Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC "Midwest" is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016, equipped with certain left side seat adjusters, model number 486077 manufactured by Atwood. The affected seat adjusters may allow the seats to move in the event of a crash. As such, these adjusters fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages", and 207 "Seating Systems." |
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Consequence:
If the seat moves in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would be at an increased risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
Midwest will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left slide track, free of charge. The recall began on December 22, 2016. Owners may contact Midwest customer service at 1-574-522-4878. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207 | |
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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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