Daimler Vans Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V478000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V478000 by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc. Affecting 2007-2009 freightliner and dodge sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles Includes 43,689 affected units, Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2007-2009 freightliner and dodge sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles

Defect Summary

Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2007-2009 freightliner and dodge sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled into 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 rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Corrective Action

Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. the recall began on september 29, 2017. owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. note: this recall fully supersedes recall 15v-354 and partially supersedes recalls 16v-379 and 17v-025.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V478000
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2017-07-28T00:00:00
Subject: Passenger frontal air bag inflator may rupture
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 43,689

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2007-2009 freightliner and dodge sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled into 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 rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence Summary: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action: Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. the recall began on september 29, 2017. owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. note: this recall fully supersedes recall 15v-354 and partially supersedes recalls 16v-379 and 17v-025.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 55.22

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NHTSA ID: 17V478000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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