Recall 19V695000
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The airbag systems may not have been activated after vehicle production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety Consequence
An inactive airbag system can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the airbag systems have been activated, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 22, 2019. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3AIRIGEL.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 1500 |
| 2018 | FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 2500 |
| 2018 | FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 3500 |
| 2018 | FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 4500 |
| 2018 | MERCEDES BENZ | SPRINTER 1500 |
| 2018 | MERCEDES BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 |
| 2018 | MERCEDES BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 |
| 2018 | MERCEDES BENZ | SPRINTER 4500 |
| 2019 | FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 1500 |
| 2019 | FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 2500 |
| 2019 | FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 3500 |
| 2019 | FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 4500 |
| 2019 | MERCEDES BENZ | SPRINTER 1500 |
| 2019 | MERCEDES BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 |
| 2019 | MERCEDES BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 |
| 2019 | MERCEDES BENZ | SPRINTER 4500 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.