Recall 16V853000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC (Midwest) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016, equipped with certain left side seat adjusters, model number 486077 manufactured by Atwood. The affected seat adjusters may allow the seats to move in the event of a crash. As such, these adjusters fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages", and 207 "Seating Systems."
Safety Consequence
If the seat moves in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would be at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Midwest will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left slide track, free of charge. The recall began on December 22, 2016. Owners may contact Midwest customer service at 1-574-522-4878.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 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.