Daimler Vans Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V261000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V261000 by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc. Affecting model year 2015-2016 mercedes benz and freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured april 1, 2015, to october 31, 2015 Includes 55 affected units, Windows may Separate from Vehicle in a Crash, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015-2016 mercedes benz and freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured april 1, 2015, to october 31, 2015

Defect Summary

Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 mercedes benz and freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured april 1, 2015, to october 31, 2015. the affected vehicles may have had multiple layers of paint applied, and as a result, in a crash, the windows may separate from the vehicle when the outer layer of paint peels from the layer below.

Corrective Action

Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will remove the windows and inspect the paintwork, repainting the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. this recall began august 4, 2016. owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-770-705-2070.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V261000
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2016-04-29T00:00:00
Subject: Windows may separate from vehicle in a crash
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 55

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 mercedes benz and freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured april 1, 2015, to october 31, 2015. the affected vehicles may have had multiple layers of paint applied, and as a result, in a crash, the windows may separate from the vehicle when the outer layer of paint peels from the layer below.
Consequence Summary: If the windows separate from the vehicle in a crash, the occupants are at a greater risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will remove the windows and inspect the paintwork, repainting the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. this recall began august 4, 2016. owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-770-705-2070.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 23.64

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NHTSA ID: 16V261000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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