2013 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published January 12, 2018 · Recall initiated: January 9, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V032000, published January 12, 2018 and initiated January 9, 2018. Recalling firm: Daimler Vans USA, LLC; 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of 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 explode 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 air bag module, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on March 13, 2018. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Model
- SPRINTER 3500
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2013 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 | 2013 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 | 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V032000 on January 12, 2018. Reported hazard: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of 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 explode 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 air bag module, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on March 13, 2018. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FREIGHTLINER. Model: SPRINTER 3500.