Recall 16V261000
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
If the windows separate from the vehicle in a crash, the occupants are at a greater risk of injury.
Remedy
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 1-770-705-2070.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 2500 |
| 2015 | FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 3500 |
| 2015 | MERCEDES BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 |
| 2015 | MERCEDES BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 |
| 2016 | FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 2500 |
| 2016 | FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 3500 |
| 2016 | MERCEDES BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 |
| 2016 | MERCEDES BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.