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Recall 16V-351

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

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-351
Reported
May 24, 2016
Vehicles affected
3 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 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2015, to April 30, 2016, and 2015-2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured May 1, 2015, to April 30, 2016. The affected vehicles are configured to have super-high roofs, but may not be equipped with the required crash pads.

The risk

If the required crash pads are missing, it can increase the risk of injury to a front passenger seat occupant if they are unbelted.

The fix

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the required crash-pads, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 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