CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR; SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
- Problem
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Metris, and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt assemblies. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 21, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA's customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter, Metris, and Sprinter vans have seat belt automatic locking retractors that may deactivate early. When this happens, the belt may not hold a child restraint system securely, and the assemblies do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, Occupant Crash Protection.
An unsecured child seat can increase the risk of injury to a child during a crash. If you own an affected vehicle, especially one that carries child passengers, take this recall seriously.
Dealers will inspect the seat belt assemblies and replace them where necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 21, 2021. You can contact Daimler Vans USA customer service at 1-877-762-8267, and you can check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA's website.
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