Daimler Vans Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V032000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V032000 by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc. Affecting 2013 freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 and mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles Includes 17,413 affected units, Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2013 freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 and mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles
Defect Summary
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2013 freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 and mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of 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 explode 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 air bag module, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on march 13, 2018. the recall began december 28, 2018. owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.