2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 Recalls
Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: PASSENGER SIDE: INFLATOR MODULE
Running Sequence Number: 125162
Campaign Number: 17V479000
Make: MERCEDES-BENZ
Model: SPRINTER 3500
Year: 2010
MFR Campaingn Number: N/A
Component Name: AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: PASSENGER SIDE: INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Jul 1, 2009
End Date of Manufacturing: Aug 31, 2011
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 20665
Date Owner Notified: Jan 12, 2018
INFLUENCED_BY: ODI
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Report Received Date: Jul 28, 2017
Record Creation Date: Aug 1, 2017
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
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.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000073506001998511000001463
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: DRIVER SIDE: INFLATOR MODULE
Running Sequence Number: 121363
Campaign Number: 16V077000
Make: MERCEDES-BENZ
Model: SPRINTER 3500
Year: 2010
MFR Campaingn Number: N/A
Component Name: AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: DRIVER SIDE: INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Jul 1, 2010
End Date of Manufacturing: Jul 1, 2014
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 136361
Date Owner Notified: Mar 31, 2017
INFLUENCED_BY: ODI
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Report Received Date: Feb 10, 2016
Record Creation Date: Feb 10, 2016
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 31, 2008, 2007-2014 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 1, 2014, and 2010-2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, to July 1, 2014. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Daimler Vans will notify the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners may contact Daimler Van's customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dodge owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000058523001998511000000259
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Running Sequence Number: 103163
Campaign Number: 14V706000
Make: MERCEDES-BENZ
Model: SPRINTER 3500
Year: 2010
MFR Campaingn Number: 14E-041
Component Name: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Manufacturer: Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Jan 1, 2006
End Date of Manufacturing: Oct 8, 2014
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 34
Date Owner Notified: Jan 13, 2015
INFLUENCED_BY: ODI
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR
Report Received Date: Nov 5, 2014
Record Creation Date: Nov 5, 2014
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Consequence: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Cumming's number for this recall is 14E-041.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000057039000899787000001004
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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SEAT BELTS
Running Sequence Number: 88696
Campaign Number: 11V210000
Make: MERCEDES-BENZ
Model: SPRINTER 3500
Year: 2010
MFR Campaingn Number: L17
Component Name: SEAT BELTS
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC - DBA SPRINTER
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Oct 1, 2007
End Date of Manufacturing: Feb 28, 2011
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3437
Date Owner Notified: Jul 15, 2011
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR
Report Received Date: Mar 30, 2011
Record Creation Date: Apr 1, 2011
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 208
Summary: MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 2500 AND 3500 SPRINTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL THREE-SEAT BENCH IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE SEAT BENCHES IN THE SECOND SEATING ROW MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELTS THAT DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT," AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." FIRST, THOSE SAFETY BELTS MAY NOT LOCK AS REQUIRED. SECOND, THE ASSEMBLY LOOP MAY NOT PERFORM TO MINIMUM FORCE REQUIREMENTS.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SAFETY BELTS IN THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED SUCH THAT A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: MERCEDES-BENZ WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 843-695-5000.
Notes: MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS L17.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP: //WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP: //WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Recall Component ID: 000041118000899787000000263
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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STRUCTURE
Running Sequence Number: 82536
Campaign Number: 10V655000
Make: MERCEDES-BENZ
Model: SPRINTER 3500
Year: 2010
MFR Campaingn Number: N/A
Component Name: STRUCTURE
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC - DBA SPRINTER
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Jan 1, 2007
End Date of Manufacturing: May 31, 2010
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3
Date Owner Notified: Mar 14, 2011
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR
Report Received Date: Dec 29, 2010
Record Creation Date: Dec 29, 2010
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 201
Summary: MERCEDES BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2010 2500 AND 3500 SPRINTER VEHICLES. THE CORRECT INTERIOR TRIM COVERING THE A-PILLARS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. IF INCORRECT TRIM WAS INSTALLED ON A VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE VEHICLES MAY NOT PROVIDE THE PROTECTION REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD IF AN OCCUPANT STRIKES THE A-PILLAR TRIM.
Remedy: MERCEDES-BENZ WILL CHECK TO SEE IF THE CORRECT TRIM COVER WAS INSTALLED AND, IF NOT, REPLACE THAT TRIM COVER WITH THE CORRECT ONE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 843-695-5000.
Notes: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP: //WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP: //WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Recall Component ID: 000038778000899787000000272
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Running Sequence Number: 83050
Campaign Number: 10V294000
Make: MERCEDES-BENZ
Model: SPRINTER 3500
Year: 2010
MFR Campaingn Number: 2010090002
Component Name: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Manufacturer: SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Nov 1, 2009
End Date of Manufacturing: Mar 31, 2010
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2589
Date Owner Notified: Oct 4, 2010
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR
Report Received Date: Jun 29, 2010
Record Creation Date: Jun 29, 2010
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: SPRINTER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 2009 THROUGH MARCH 2010 AND SOLD UNDER THE MERCEDES-BENZ, FREIGHTLINER, AND DODGE BRAND NAME. THE SPRING PLATE WHICH ATTACHES THE OIL FILLER NECK TO THE CYLINDER-HEAD COVER MAY CRACK.
Consequence: A CRACK IN THE SPRING PLATE MAY RESULT IN ENGINE OIL LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM THE OIL FILLER NECK, POSSIBLY LEADING TO THE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITH SUBSEQUENT SOILING OF THE ROAD SURFACE WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL FILLER NECK FREE OF CHARGE. MERCEDES-BENZ USA IS HANDLING THE MERCEDES-BENZ AND FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN, AND CHRYSLER IS HANDLING THE DODGE SPRINTER OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 4, 2010. MERCEDES-BENZ AND FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER OWNERS MAY CONTACT MBUSA, LLC AT 1-877-762-8276, AND DODGE SPRINTER OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.
Notes: SPRINTER SAFETY RECALL NO. 2010090002.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP: //WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP: //WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Recall Component ID: 000036240000899787000000147
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No