| NHTSA Recall # | 129983 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 19V004000 |
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| Manufacturer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | SPRINTER 3500 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODU |
| Date of notification | 15/03/19 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 27/02/13 |
| End date of manufacturing | 05/04/17 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | ODI |
| Report received | 08/01/19 |
| Report created | 31/01/19 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 88388 |
| Defect summary | Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2014-2017 freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 and mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of 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 explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. |
| Consequence summary | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Corrective action | Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began march 15, 2019. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |