MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2008: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : SPRINTER 3500 | Year : 2008 |
| Build Dates : 2006-07-01 - 2008-07-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V077000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2017-03-31 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-02-10 | Date Added to Database: 2016-02-10 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC | ||
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| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 136361 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Vans USA, LLC "Daimler Vans" is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 31, 2008, 2007-2014 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 1, 2014, and 2010-2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, to July 1, 2014. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. |
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Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. |
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Remedy:
Daimler Vans will notify the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners may contact Daimler Van's customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dodge owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. |
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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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