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.