CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
- Problem
- Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC (Midwest) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016, equipped with certain left side seat adjusters, model number 486077 manufactured by Atwood. The affected seat adjusters may allow the seats to move in the event of a crash. As such, these adjusters fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages", and 207 "Seating Systems."
- Risk
- If the seat moves in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would be at an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Midwest will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left slide track, free of charge. The recall began on December 22, 2016. Owners may contact Midwest customer service at 1-574-522-4878.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain left-side seat adjusters in these vans may allow the seat to move during a crash. The seat adjusters do not meet federal safety standards for seat belt anchorages and seating systems (FMVSS 210 and 207).
If the seat moves in a crash, the occupant faces an increased risk of injury. Owners should watch for a notice from Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC, which will be contacting affected owners.
The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will replace the left slide track at no cost. To check whether your vehicle is included, look up your VIN for open recalls, or call Midwest customer service at 1-574-522-4878.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2016 |