The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10V655000·Announced 2010-12-29

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2007 and 2010 Sprinters for Incorrect A-Pillar Trim

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2007 and 2010 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles because the A-pillar trim may be incorrect, potentially failing federal safety standards in a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the vehicle fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 201 regarding occupant protection in interior impact, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a score of 4.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2010 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the correct interior trim covering the A-pillars may not have been installed on these vehicles.

If incorrect trim was installed, the vehicle would fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact." In the event of a vehicle crash, the vehicles may not provide the protection required by the standard if an occupant strikes the A-pillar trim.

Mercedes-Benz will check to see if the correct trim cover was installed and, if not, replace that trim cover with the correct one. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during February 2011. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 843-695-5000 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 2500
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Affected units
3

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SPRINTER 3500
  • SPRINTER 2500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.