High Roof Sprinter 2500 Extended Cargo Van 170 in. WB
2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter-Class Recalls
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 17V479000
RECALL DATE: 2017-08-01
SUMMARY
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2010-2011 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.
CONSEQUENCES
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 began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-379.
COMPONENT AFFECTED
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
NOTES
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