Dodge / Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Seat belts
What is wrong
Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 2500 and 3500 sprinter vehicles equipped with an optional three-seat bench in the passenger compartment. The seat benches in the second seating row may have been equipped with safety belts that do not meet the minimum requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, "occupant protection in interior impact," and motor vehicle safety standard 209, "seat belt assemblies." first, those safety belts may not lock as required. Second, the assembly loop may not perform to minimum force requirements.
What could happen
In the event of a crash, the safety belts in these vehicles may not perform as required such that a seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury or death in the event of a crash.
The fix
Mercedes-benz will inspect and replace any seat belt assemblies that do not meet the requirements free of charge. The safety recall began on july 15, 2011. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 843-695-5000.
Vehicles covered
- Dodge Sprinter 2500 2008–2009
- Dodge Sprinter 3500 2008–2009
- Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2008–2011
- Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2008–2010
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2010–2011
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2010–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V210000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Dba Sprinter
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 30, 2011
- Owners notified
- Jul 15, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,437
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 1, 2007 to Feb 28, 2011
- Part
- Seat belts
- Maker's own recall number
- L17
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 208
Notes
Mercedes-benz recall campaign number is l17.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Dodge / Freightliner recall: Air bags Jul 28, 2017
- Dodge / Freightliner recall: Electrical system Nov 17, 2016
- Dodge / Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Air bags Feb 10, 2016
- Dodge / Freightliner recall: Engine and engine cooling Aug 9, 2011
- Dodge / Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jun 29, 2010
- Chevrolet / Dodge / Ford and more recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Nov 5, 2014
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.