2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and others recall: rear/other
Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall on September 15, 2016. It covers about 271 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 271
- reported
- Sep 15, 2016
- owners notified
- Nov 18, 2016
- related complaints
- 3
Seat belts: rear/other
- What is wrong
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured March 1, 2016, to May 31, 2016. The bolts connecting the lower seat belt connection to the rear bench seat may not have been properly tightened.
- Risk
- If the bolts were not properly tightened, the seat belt may fail to secure the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and Sprinter dealers will inspect the connecting bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267.
Recall number 16V670000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about seat belts problems.
2016 Freightliner Sprinter 25002016 Freightliner Sprinter 35002016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
Questions about recall 16V670000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and others rear/other?
Yes. Recall 16V670000, reported on September 15, 2016, covers about 271 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V670000?
DVUSA will notify owners, and Sprinter dealers will inspect the connecting bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267.
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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