Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter
— Recall Campaign #19V695000
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The airbag systems may not have been activated after vehicle production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,232 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
19V695000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 02, 2019 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 19V695000 |
| Units affected: | 1,232 |
- Description:
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The airbag systems may not have been activated after vehicle production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequeces:
- An inactive airbag system can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the airbag systems have been activated, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 22, 2019. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3AIRIGEL.
- 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.