Recall 17V479000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Defect in 2010-2011 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500

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RECALL This recall affects up to 20,665 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 17V479000
Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles Affected 20,665
Component AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

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