Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 16V670000

Seat belts: rear/other

Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2016-09-15.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V670000

Seat belts: rear/other

Component
Seat belts: rear/other
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
271
Reported to NHTSA
2016-09-15
Owners notified
2016-11-18

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the bolts were not properly tightened, the seat belt may fail to secure the seat occupant in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 25002016
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 35002016
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002016
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002016

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.