2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 — Structure: body
Published April 29, 2016 · Recall initiated: April 29, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V261000, published April 29, 2016. Recalling firm: Daimler Vans USA, LLC; 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 — Structure: body.
What's the hazard
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured April 1, 2015, to October 31, 2015. The affected vehicles may have had multiple layers of paint applied, and as a result, in a crash, the windows may separate from the vehicle when the outer layer of paint peels from the layer below.
What to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will remove the windows and inspect the paintwork, repainting the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. This recall began August 4, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-770-705-2070.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- SPRINTER 3500
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | 2015 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 | 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | 2016 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 | 2015 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 | 2016 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 — Structure: body recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V261000 on April 29, 2016. Reported hazard: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured April 1, 2015, to October 31, 2015. The affected vehicles may have had multiple layers of paint applied, and as a result, in a crash, the windows may separate from the vehicle when the outer layer of paint peels from the layer below.
What should I do if I have this product?
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will remove the windows and inspect the paintwork, repainting the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. This recall began August 4, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-770-705-2070.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: SPRINTER 3500.