Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V480000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-07-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V480000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
17,609
Reported to NHTSA
2017-07-28
Owners notified
2018-01-12

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2012 Freightliner and Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled into the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Safety risk

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-025.

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 25002012
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 35002012
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002012
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002012

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.