Recall 17V-480
Daimler Vans USA, LLC recalled the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 1 other model: Air bags (frontal, passenger side, inflator module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 17V-480
- Reported
- July 28, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 17,609 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2012 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 recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-[removed]. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-025.
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]