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2010-2011 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and others recall: inflator module

Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall on July 28, 2017. It covers about 20,665 vehicles.

vehicles affected
20,665
reported
Jul 28, 2017
owners notified
Jan 12, 2018
related complaints
16

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Freightliner and Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled into the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag, free of charge. The began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V‑379.

Recall number 17V479000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 16 complaints about airbags problems.

2010 Freightliner Sprinter 25002011 Freightliner Sprinter 25002010 Freightliner Sprinter 35002011 Freightliner Sprinter 35002010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500

Questions about recall 17V479000

Is there a recall on the 2010-2011 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and others inflator module?

Yes. Recall 17V479000, reported on July 28, 2017, covers about 20,665 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V479000?

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag, free of charge. The began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V‑379.

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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