2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 RECALL - #19V004000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL : PASSENGER SIDE : INFLATOR MODULE
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 |
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| Manufacturer |
Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
2/27/2013 - 4/5/2017 |
| Recalled on |
1/31/2019 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/15/2019 |
| # Affected |
88,388 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 Recall for TIRES, TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 Recall for LANE DEPARTURE, ASSIST
2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, CONTROL MODULE
2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, CONTROL MODULE
2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, CONTROL MODULE
2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, CONTROL MODULE
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