NHTSA Campaign 21V513000

SEAT BELTS

Issued by Daimler Vans USA, LLC · Reported Jul 7, 2021 · 1,514 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Metris, and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt assemblies. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 21, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA's customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500 2021 1,514
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 2021 1,514
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 2021 1,514
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500 2021 1,514
MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS 2021 1,514
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500 2021 1,514
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 2021 1,514
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2021 1,514
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 4500 2021 1,514

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V513000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.