Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Vans Usa, Llc (Dvusa) Is Recalling Certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz And Freightliner Sprinter Vehicles. The Airbag Systems May Not Have Been Activated After Vehicle ProduCTIon. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 208, “Occupant Crash ProteCTIon.”
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
SPRINTER 4500
Year
2019
Recall Campaign Number
19V695000
Component Description
Air BAGS: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
Effect Of Defect
An InActive Airbag System Can Increase The Risk Of Injury In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
DvUSA Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Vehicles To Determine If The Airbag Systems Have Been Activated, CorreCTIng Them As Necessary, Free Of Charge. DvUSA Issued Owners An Interim Notification On November 22, 2019. The Recall Began February 10, 2020. Owners May Contact DvUSA Customer Service At 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa’S Number For This Recall Is Vs3Airigel.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20180831
End Of Manufacture
20190711
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1232
Date Owners Notified
20200210
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20191002
Make Campaign Number
VS3AIRIGEL
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208