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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2007-2009 Freightliner and Dodge 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.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall fully supersedes recall 15V-354 and partially supersedes recalls 16V-379 and 17V-025.
- 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
The passenger-side frontal air bag inflator in these Sprinter vans may rupture in a crash that deploys the airbag. The propellant inside can degrade over long periods of exposure to humidity and temperature changes, which can cause the inflator to burst.
If the inflator ruptures, metal fragments can strike occupants, which may result in serious injury or death.
The passenger frontal air bag will be replaced free of charge at an authorized dealer. Owners will be notified by mail, but you can contact Daimler Vans USA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 200720082009 |
|---|---|
| Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 200720082009 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 200720082009 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 200720082009 |