CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 2012 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans, sold under the Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz names, have a passenger-side front air bag inflator that can degrade over time from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes. If the passenger front air bag deploys in a crash, the inflator may rupture, and metal fragments can strike occupants, causing serious injury or death.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag. Owners will be notified by the manufacturer, Daimler Vans USA, LLC, but you can also contact its customer service line at 1-877-762-8267. This recall began January 12, 2018, and supersedes recall 17V-025.
Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls, and if your van is affected, schedule the free replacement at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2012 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2012 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2012 |