MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2016: AIR BAGS
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
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.
If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.
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.
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.
