2018–2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500, Sprinter 3500, Sprinter 1500 and more recall: Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 19V695000
- Reported
- October 2, 2019
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Part
- Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
- Vehicles affected
- About 1,232
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The airbag systems may not have been activated after vehicle production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
An inactive airbag system can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the airbag systems have been activated, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 22, 2019. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3AIRIGEL.
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 1500 (2018, 2019); Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (2018, 2019); Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 (2018, 2019); Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 (2018, 2019). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
An inactive airbag system can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
What is the fix?
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the airbag systems have been activated, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 22, 2019. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3AIRIGEL.
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.