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HighNHTSA·23V101000·Announced 2023-02-17

2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Airbag Non-Deployment Risk from Wiring Defect

Certain 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles with adjustable front swivel-seats have wiring harnesses that may be incorrectly installed, causing side airbags to fail deployment in a crash and increasing injury risk.

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: This is a structural vehicle safety defect involving side airbags that may fail to deploy in a crash. No injuries or deaths have been reported, and the hazard remains theoretical; per the rubric, such recalls score at most 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with electrically adjustable front swivel-seats. The wiring harnesses connecting these swivel-seats may have been incorrectly installed at the factory.

Due to incorrect installation, these wiring harnesses may become damaged over time. If damaged, they can prevent the front side airbags from deploying as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Approximately 350 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2023. Owners can contact Daimler Vans USA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information. The remedy is free of charge. Authorized dealers will inspect the wiring harnesses and reattach them as necessary to ensure proper airbag deployment.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 2500, SPRINTER 1500, SPRINTER 4500
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Safety System
Hazard
Affected units
350

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 (4)

  • SPRINTER 3500
  • SPRINTER 2500
  • SPRINTER 1500
  • SPRINTER 4500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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