MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2016: AIR BAGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V093000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-05-26 2017-02-10 2017-02-15

Production Dates: 2013-04-01 - 2016-11-08

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Component: AIR BAGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15338

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC "DVUSA" is recalling certain 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. These vehicles were manufactured without a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the air bag control unit. As a result, the air bag control unit may not remain functional after the initial impact, possibly preventing additional air bags from deploying in response to a secondary impact.

Consequence

If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate and protective bracket around the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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.