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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V210000

2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2011 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2009 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2008 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2009 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2008 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2010 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2010 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 — Seat belts

Published April 1, 2011 · Recall initiated: March 30, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V210000, published April 1, 2011 and initiated March 30, 2011. Recalling firm: DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL; 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2011 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2009 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2008 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2009 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2008 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2010 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2010 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 — Seat belts.

What's the hazard

MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 2500 AND 3500 SPRINTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL THREE-SEAT BENCH IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE SEAT BENCHES IN THE SECOND SEATING ROW MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELTS THAT DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT," AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." FIRST, THOSE SAFETY BELTS MAY NOT LOCK AS REQUIRED. SECOND, THE ASSEMBLY LOOP MAY NOT PERFORM TO MINIMUM FORCE REQUIREMENTS.

What to do

MERCEDES-BENZ WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 843-695-5000.

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Recall details

Brand
DODGE
Model
SPRINTER 2500
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL
Lot
2008 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 | 2009 DODGE SPRINTER 3500 | 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 3500 | 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 | 2011 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 | 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | 2009 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 | 2008 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 | 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 | 2009 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 | 2008 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 | 2010 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 | 2010 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 | 2009 DODGE SPRINTER 2500
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2011 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2009 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2008 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2009 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2008 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2010 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2010 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 — Seat belts recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V210000 on April 1, 2011. Reported hazard: MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 2500 AND 3500 SPRINTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL THREE-SEAT BENCH IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE SEAT BENCHES IN THE SECOND SEATING ROW MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELTS THAT DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT," AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." FIRST, THOSE SAFETY BELTS MAY NOT LOCK AS REQUIRED. SECOND, THE ASSEMBLY LOOP MAY NOT PERFORM TO MINIMUM FORCE REQUIREMENTS.

What should I do if I have this product?

MERCEDES-BENZ WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 843-695-5000.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DODGE. Model: SPRINTER 2500.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)