Recall 20V322000

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Report Date

20200603

Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Affected Vehicles

4 models

Defect Description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Spinter vans (platform 970 (VS30)), equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.

Safety Consequence

If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and an authorized Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealer will inspect the wire harness routing for both front seats and will repair the wiring and add clips or cable ties as needed, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3DREHSIK.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2019	FREIGHTLINER	SPRINTER (VS30)
2019	MERCEDES BENZ	SPRINTER (VS30)
2020	FREIGHTLINER	SPRINTER (VS30)
2020	MERCEDES BENZ	SPRINTER (VS30)

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.