NHTSA Campaign 17V093000
AIR BAGS
Issued by Daimler Vans USA, LLC · Reported Feb 10, 2017 · 15,338 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 2500 | 2013 | 15,338 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 2500 | 2014 | 15,338 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 2500 | 2015 | 15,338 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 2500 | 2016 | 15,338 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 3500 | 2013 | 15,338 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 3500 | 2014 | 15,338 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 3500 | 2015 | 15,338 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 3500 | 2016 | 15,338 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 | 2013 | 15,338 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 | 2014 | 15,338 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 | 2015 | 15,338 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 | 2016 | 15,338 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2013 | 15,338 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2014 | 15,338 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2015 | 15,338 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2016 | 15,338 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V093000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.