2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published August 1, 2017 · Recall initiated: July 28, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V480000, published August 1, 2017 and initiated July 28, 2017. Recalling firm: Daimler Vans USA, LLC; 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2012 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 recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-025.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- SPRINTER 3500
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | 2012 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 | 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 | 2012 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V480000 on August 1, 2017. Reported hazard: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2012 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 should I do if I have this product?
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-025.
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.