6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2011-04-01
Description
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
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.
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 .
DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Posted on: 2008-07-29
Description
Sprinter is recalling 79 my 2008 dodge and freightliner 3500 trucks. Some of the left drive shafts on the rear axle which were labeled with the charge indicator s, may contain cracks at the radius between the shaft and the flange.
Consequence
These cracks may cause a breakage of the drive shaft increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will check the left rear drive shaft for charge indicator s and replace it free of charge. The recall began on october 6, 2008. Owners may contact sprinter at 1-843-695-5000.
Notes
Sprinter recall no. H27.customers 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.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Posted on: 2008-03-11
Description
Sprinter is recalling 34 my 2007-2008 dodge and freightliner sprinter 3500 cargo vans. Some of these vans may not have had the correct brake components installed.
Consequence
This could result in poor braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install the appropriate master brake cylinders and brake fluid reservoirs. The recall began on june 30, 2008. Owners may contact sprinter at 1-800-992-1997.
Notes
Sprinter recall no. H10.customers 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.
DEFECT #4 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Posted on: 2015-06-09
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500, and dodge sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the passenger seat occupant or other occupants possibly causing serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Daimler vans usa will notify the freightliner owners and fiat chrysler will notify the dodge owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. Owners were sent interim notices on august 14, 2015. The recall began on february 5, 2016. Freightliner owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dodge owners may contact fiat chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #5 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2014-11-05
Description
Cummings mobility conversion & supply (cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 ford e-150, e-250, e-350, chevrolet express, 2006-2008 dodge sprinter, and 2009-2014 mercedes-benz sprinter, and 2013 ford transit connect vehicles manufactured january 1, 2006, to october 8, 2014, equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation after january 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Consequence
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Corrective Action
Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began january 13, 2015. Owners may contact cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Cumming's number for this recall is 14e-041.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #6 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
Posted on: 2016-02-10
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (daimler vans) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 dodge sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured july 1, 2006, to july 31, 2008, 2007-2014 freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured july 1, 2006, to july 1, 2014, and 2010-2014 mercedes benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured july 1, 2010, to july 1, 2014. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Daimler vans will notify the mercedes-benz and freightliner owners and fiat chrysler will notify the dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on april 11, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Mercedes-benz and freightliner owners may contact daimler van's customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dodge owners may contact fiat chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
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.