NHTSA Campaign 16V670000

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Issued by Daimler Vans USA, LLC · Reported Sep 15, 2016 · 271 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 2016 271
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 2016 271
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 2016 271
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2016 271

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V670000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.