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2007-2014 Dodge Sprinter 2500, Dodge Sprinter 3500 and others recall: inflator module

Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall on February 10, 2016. It covers about 136,361 vehicles.

vehicles affected
136,361
reported
Feb 10, 2016
owners notified
Mar 31, 2017
related complaints
176

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 31, 2008, 2007-2014 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 1, 2014, and 2010-2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, to July 1, 2014. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Daimler Vans will notify the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners may contact Daimler Van's customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. Dodge owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 16V077000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 176 complaints about airbags problems.

2007 Dodge Sprinter 25002008 Dodge Sprinter 25002009 Dodge Sprinter 25002007 Dodge Sprinter 35002008 Dodge Sprinter 35002009 Dodge Sprinter 35002011 Freightliner Sprinter 25002012 Freightliner Sprinter 25002013 Freightliner Sprinter 25002014 Freightliner Sprinter 25002011 Freightliner Sprinter 35002012 Freightliner Sprinter 3500

Questions about recall 16V077000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2014 Dodge Sprinter 2500, Dodge Sprinter 3500 and others inflator module?

Yes. Recall 16V077000, reported on February 10, 2016, covers about 136,361 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V077000?

Daimler Vans will notify the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners may contact Daimler Van's customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. Dodge owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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