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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V479000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Published August 1, 2017 · Recall initiated: July 28, 2017

What's the hazard

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Freightliner and Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled into the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

What to do

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag, free of charge. The began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-379.

Recall details

Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Model
SPRINTER 2500
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Lot
2011 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 | 2011 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 | 2010 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 | 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | 2010 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 | 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 | 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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