2021 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 1500 | 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris — Seat belts: rear/other: retractor
Published July 7, 2021 · Recall initiated: July 7, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V513000, published July 7, 2021. Recalling firm: Daimler Vans USA, LLC; 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 1500 | 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris — Seat belts: rear/other: retractor.
What's the hazard
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Metris, and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt assemblies. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 21, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA's customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Model
- SPRINTER 2500
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2021 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 | 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 | 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 4500 | 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500 | 2021 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500 | 2021 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 | 2021 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500 | 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 1500 | 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris — Seat belts: rear/other: retractor recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V513000 on July 7, 2021. Reported hazard: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Metris, and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt assemblies. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 21, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA's 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 2500.