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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V853000

2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — Seat belts: front: anchorage

Published November 28, 2016 · Recall initiated: November 28, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V853000, published November 28, 2016. Recalling firm: Daimler Vans USA, LLC; 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — Seat belts: front: anchorage.

What's the hazard

Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC (Midwest) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016, equipped with certain left side seat adjusters, model number 486077 manufactured by Atwood. The affected seat adjusters may allow the seats to move in the event of a crash. As such, these adjusters fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages", and 207 "Seating Systems."

What to do

Midwest will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left slide track, free of charge. The recall began on December 22, 2016. Owners may contact Midwest customer service at 1-574-522-4878.

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Recall details

Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Model
SPRINTER 2500
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Lot
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — Seat belts: front: anchorage recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V853000 on November 28, 2016. Reported hazard: Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC (Midwest) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016, equipped with certain left side seat adjusters, model number 486077 manufactured by Atwood. The affected seat adjusters may allow the seats to move in the event of a crash. As such, these adjusters fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages", and 207 "Seating Systems."

What should I do if I have this product?

Midwest will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left slide track, free of charge. The recall began on December 22, 2016. Owners may contact Midwest customer service at 1-574-522-4878.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: SPRINTER 2500.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)