2013 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and others recall: inflator module
Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall on January 9, 2018. It covers about 17,413 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 17,413
- reported
- Jan 9, 2018
- owners notified
- Dec 28, 2018
- related complaints
- 22
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of 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 explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on March 13, 2018. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267.
Recall number 18V032000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 22 complaints about airbags problems.
2013 Freightliner Sprinter 25002013 Freightliner Sprinter 35002013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
Questions about recall 18V032000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and others inflator module?
Yes. Recall 18V032000, reported on January 9, 2018, covers about 17,413 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V032000?
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on March 13, 2018. The recall began December 28, 2018. 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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