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Recall 16V-261

Daimler Vans USA, LLC recalled the 2015 to 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 1 other model: Structure (body).

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-261
Reported
April 29, 2016
Vehicles affected
55 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured April 1, 2015, to October 31, 2015. The affected vehicles may have had multiple layers of paint applied, and as a result, in a crash, the windows may separate from the vehicle when the outer layer of paint peels from the layer below.

The risk

If the windows separate from the vehicle in a crash, the occupants are at a greater risk of injury.

The fix

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will remove the windows and inspect the paintwork, repainting the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. This recall began August 4, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles