MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2016: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V670000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 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
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.
If the bolts were not properly tightened, the seat belt may fail to secure the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
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.
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.
