2015–2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, Sprinter 2500 recall: Structure: body
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V261000
- Reported
- April 29, 2016
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Part
- Structure: body
- Vehicles affected
- About 55
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured April 1, 2015, to October 31, 2015. The affected vehicles may have had multiple layers of paint applied, and as a result, in a crash, the windows may separate from the vehicle when the outer layer of paint peels from the layer below.
Safety risk
If the windows separate from the vehicle in a crash, the occupants are at a greater risk of injury.
The fix
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will remove the windows and inspect the paintwork, repainting the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. This recall began August 4, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-770-705-2070.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (2015, 2016); Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 (2015, 2016). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
If the windows separate from the vehicle in a crash, the occupants are at a greater risk of injury.
What is the fix?
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will remove the windows and inspect the paintwork, repainting the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. This recall began August 4, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-770-705-2070.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.