Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc - Dba Sprinter | NHTSA Recall #10V655000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V655000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc - Dba Sprinter. Includes 3 affected units, A-PILLAR STRUCTURE/FMVSS 201, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Mercedes benz is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2010 2500 and 3500 sprinter vehicles. the correct interior trim covering the a-pillars may not have been installed. if incorrect trim was installed on a vehicle, the vehicle would fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."

Corrective Action

Mercedes-benz will check to see if the correct trim cover was installed and, if not, replace that trim cover with the correct one. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 843-695-5000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V655000

Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc - Dba Sprinter

Report Received Date: 2010-12-29T00:00:00

Subject: A-pillar structure/fmvss 201

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 3

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Mercedes benz is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2010 2500 and 3500 sprinter vehicles. the correct interior trim covering the a-pillars may not have been installed. if incorrect trim was installed on a vehicle, the vehicle would fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."

Consequence Summary: In the event of a vehicle crash, the vehicles may not provide the protection required by the standard if an occupant strikes the a-pillar trim.

Corrective Action: Mercedes-benz will check to see if the correct trim cover was installed and, if not, replace that trim cover with the correct one. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 843-695-5000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-hh9g_s39w-7q8c

NHTSA ID: 10V655000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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