2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500 recall: Seat belts: front, anchorage
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V853000
- Reported
- November 28, 2016
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Part
- Seat belts: front, anchorage
- Vehicles affected
- About 28
What is wrong
Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC (Midwest) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016, equipped with certain left side seat adjusters, model number 486077 manufactured by Atwood. The affected seat adjusters may allow the seats to move in the event of a crash. As such, these adjusters fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages", and 207 "Seating Systems."
Safety risk
If the seat moves in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would be at an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Midwest will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left slide track, free of charge. The recall began on December 22, 2016. Owners may contact Midwest customer service at 1-574-522-4878.
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 (2016); Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 (2016). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
If the seat moves in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would be at an increased risk of injury.
What is the fix?
Midwest will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left slide track, free of charge. The recall began on December 22, 2016. Owners may contact Midwest customer service at 1-574-522-4878.
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.