Daimler Recalls 2018 Sprinter Vans Due to Door Latch Defect
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2018 Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans because right-side door latches may fail to open, increasing injury risk in crashes.
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 (door latches) that could increase the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the right side door latches may have been built with incorrect components. As a result, when the doors are electronically unlocked, the right-side doors may not be able to be opened from inside or outside of the vehicle.
In the event of a crash, if the right side doors cannot be opened, it could increase the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Dealers will inspect and replace the locks if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 31, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Vans USA at 1-877-762-8267 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FREIGHTLINER, MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 2500
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Van
- Affected units
- 76
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.
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