| NHTSA Recall # | 76889 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 11V210000 |
| MFG Compaign # | L17 |
| Manufacturer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC - DBA SPRINTER |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | SPRINTER 2500 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Date of notification | 15/07/11 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 01/10/07 |
| End date of manufacturing | 28/02/11 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 30/03/11 |
| Report created | 01/04/11 |
| Regulation part number | 571 |
| FMV safety standard number | 208 |
| Estimated number of affected units | 3437 |
| Defect 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 summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Recall 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 http://www. Safercar. Gov . |