Daimler Vans Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V479000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V479000 by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc. Affecting 2010-2011 freightliner and mercedes benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles Includes 20,665 affected units, Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2010-2011 freightliner and mercedes benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles
Defect Summary
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2010-2011 freightliner and mercedes benz 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 front passenger side air bag, free of charge. the began on january 12, 2018. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. note: this recall partially supersedes recall 16v-379.