Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V093000

Air bags

Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-02-10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V093000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
15,338
Reported to NHTSA
2017-02-10
Owners notified
2017-05-26

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

16 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 25002016 2015 2014 2013
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 35002016 2015 2014 2013
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002016 2015 2014 2013
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002016 2015 2014 2013

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.