Mercedes Benz recall: Structure
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter (Sprinter) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to October 14, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.
What could happen
If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal accident, a greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Sprinter will notify owners, and dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in March 2015. Owners may contact Sprinter customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 2015
- Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V082000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Dba Sprinter
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 10, 2015
- Owners notified
- Mar 31, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5,586
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 1, 2014 to Oct 14, 2014
- Part
- Structure › Body › Door
- Maker's own recall number
- 2015020004
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes Benz recall: Engine and engine cooling May 5, 2015
- Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Engine and engine cooling Dec 1, 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.