Sprinter 2500 Recall: Improperly Welded Child Restraint Latch Bracket

Plain-English summary

Sprinter is recalling certain model year 2011 Sprinter 2500 vehicles sold under the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner brand names. The recall addresses a defect where certain seat benches were mounted with a latch bracket for child restraints that was not welded properly.

In the event of a crash, the seat benches in these vehicles may not perform as required, potentially allowing a child restraint to become unsecured and increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect the seat bench and replace it as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 16, 2011.

Owners may contact Sprinter at 1-877-762-8267 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.

The recalled product

Product

SPRINTER 2500

Brand

SPRINTER

Manufacturer

SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR

Category

Vehicle — Van

Hazard

• child-restraint-failure
• injury-risk

Affected units

47

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