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HighNHTSA·16V670000·Announced 2016-09-15

2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter Seat Belt Bolt Recall

Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles because rear seat belt bolts may not be properly tightened.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where seat belts may fail to secure occupants in a crash, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured between March 1, 2016, and May 31, 2016.

The recall addresses a defect where the bolts connecting the lower seat belt connection to the rear bench seat may not have been properly tightened. If these bolts are not properly tightened, the seat belt may fail to secure the seat occupant in the event of a crash.

Daimler Vans USA will notify owners, and Sprinter dealers will inspect the connecting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ, FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 3500
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Van
Hazard
Affected units
271

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 2500
  • SPRINTER 3500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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