Recall 19V003000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the driver frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Safety Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall is began March 15, 2019. 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 |
| 2017 | FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 2500 |
| 2017 | FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 3500 |
| 2017 | MERCEDES BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 |
| 2017 | MERCEDES BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.