Daimler Vans Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V093000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V093000 by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc. Affecting 2013-2016 mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 and freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans Includes 15,338 affected units, Air Bag Control Unit may be Damaged in a Crash, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2013-2016 mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 and freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans

Defect Summary

Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2013-2016 mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 and freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. these vehicles were manufactured without a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the air bag control unit. as a result, the air bag control unit may not remain functional after the initial impact, possibly preventing additional air bags from deploying in response to a secondary impact.

Corrective Action

Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate and protective bracket around the air bag control unit, free of charge. the recall began on may 26, 2017. owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V093000
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2017-02-10T00:00:00
Subject: Air bag control unit may be damaged in a crash
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 15,338

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2013-2016 mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 and freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. these vehicles were manufactured without a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the air bag control unit. as a result, the air bag control unit may not remain functional after the initial impact, possibly preventing additional air bags from deploying in response to a secondary impact.
Consequence Summary: If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate and protective bracket around the air bag control unit, free of charge. the recall began on may 26, 2017. owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 69.68

Metadata

SID: row-99gd_frus~9a5d
NHTSA ID: 17V093000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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