Mercedes-benz Sprinter 3500 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 29, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Daimler Vans USA, LLC recalls 2015–2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 3500, Sprinter 2500

Recall number

16V261000

Brand / firm

Mercedes-benz, Freightliner

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 55 units

Why it was recalled

If the windows separate from the vehicle in a crash, the occupants are at a greater risk of injury.

What was recalled

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured April 1, 2015, to October 31, 2015. The affected vehicles may have had multiple layers of paint applied, and as a result, in a crash, the windows may separate from the vehicle when the outer layer of paint peels from the layer below.

What to do

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will remove the windows and inspect the paintwork, repainting the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. This recall began August 4, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-770-705-2070.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.