Recall 19V004000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Defect in 2014-2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500
RECALL This recall affects up to 88,388 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 19V004000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 88,388 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2014 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500, 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500, 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500, 2014 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500, 2015 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500, 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500, 2015 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500, 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500, 2016 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500, 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500, 2016 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500, 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500, 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500, 2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500, 2017 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500, 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500
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Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2017 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.
Safety Consequence
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. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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