Freightliner Sprinter 3500 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 2, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Daimler Vans USA, LLC recalls 2018–2019 Freightliner, Mercedes-benz — 4 models

Recall number

19V695000

Brand / firm

Freightliner, Mercedes-benz

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,232 units

Why it was recalled

An inactive airbag system can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.