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VehicleJan 8, 201988,388 affected

Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Air bags

What is wrong

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of 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 explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

What could happen

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
19V004000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Jan 8, 2019
Owners notified
Mar 15, 2019
Vehicles or items affected
88,388
Started by
NHTSA investigation
Built
Feb 27, 2013 to Apr 5, 2017
Part
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

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.

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