Recall 17V-479
Daimler Vans USA, LLC recalled the 2010 to 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 1 other model: Air bags (frontal, passenger side, inflator module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 17V-479
- Reported
- July 28, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 20,665 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Freightliner and Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled into the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
The risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag, free of charge. The began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-[removed]. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-379.
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
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2010 to 2011
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2010 to 2011