MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 1500 2019: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V410000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 1500 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-08-11 2021-06-02 2021-06-02

Production Dates: 2019-02-08 - 2019-06-19

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: VS3DREHSEL

Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4078

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC "DVUSA" is recalling 2019-2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.

Consequence

Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 11, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3DREHSEL.

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.nhtsa.gov.