Daimler Vans Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #19V004000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V004000 by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc. Affecting 2014-2017 freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 and mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles Includes 88,388 affected units, Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2014-2017 freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 and mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles

Defect Summary

Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2014-2017 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. the recall began march 15, 2019. owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V004000

Manufacturer: Daimler Vans Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2019-01-08T00:00:00

Subject: Passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 88,388

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2014-2017 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.

Consequence Summary: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. the recall began march 15, 2019. owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 61.51

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NHTSA ID: 19V004000

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