Recall 16V351000

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Report Date
20160524
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Affected Vehicles
8 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Remedy

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 1-877-762-8267.

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.