Daimler Vans Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V480000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V480000 by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc. Affecting 2012 freightliner and mercedes benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles Includes 17,609 affected units, Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2012 freightliner and mercedes benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles
Defect Summary
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2012 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 recall began on january 12, 2018. owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. note: this recall supersedes recall 17v-025.