Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V003000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-01-08.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V003000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
71,301
Reported to NHTSA
2019-01-08
Owners notified
2019-03-15

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the driver frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Safety risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall is began March 15, 2019. 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

12 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 25002017 2016 2015
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 35002017 2016 2015
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002017 2016 2015
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002017 2016 2015

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.