CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with electrically adjustable front swivel-seats. The wiring harnesses for the swivel-seats may have been incorrectly installed and may become damaged, which can cause the front side air bags not to deploy as intended.
- Risk
- An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and reattach the wiring harnesses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is 5491810.
- 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 Sprinter vans with electrically adjustable front swivel seats may have wiring harnesses for those seats that were incorrectly installed. The harnesses can become damaged, which may stop the front side air bags from deploying as intended.
If a side air bag does not deploy as designed in a crash, the risk of injury increases. Owners should have the recall addressed promptly.
Dealers will inspect the seat wiring harnesses and reattach them as necessary at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2023. You can contact Daimler Vans USA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 (recall number 5491810), and you can check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2022 |