Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

November 28, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

16V853000

Brand / firm

Mercedes-benz

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 28 units

Why it was recalled

If the seat moves in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would be at an increased risk of injury.

What was recalled

Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC (Midwest) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016, equipped with certain left side seat adjusters, model number 486077 manufactured by Atwood. The affected seat adjusters may allow the seats to move in the event of a crash. As such, these adjusters fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages", and 207 "Seating Systems."

What to do

Midwest will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left slide track, free of charge. The recall began on December 22, 2016. Owners may contact Midwest customer service at 1-574-522-4878.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.