Recalls for your 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 3500

Recalls for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 3500

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DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE


Posted on: 2018-01-12
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2013 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
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.  Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on march 13, 2018.  The recall began december 28, 2018.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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 #3 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE


Posted on: 2021-02-03
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2012-2018 mercedes benz sprinter 3500 and freightliner sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles.  The electronic stability control (esc) unit may become disabled on these vehicles.

Consequence
If esc becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor, free of charge.  Dvusa issued owners an interim notification on march 10, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is nc3drezaha.

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 #4 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE


Posted on: 2021-02-03
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2012-2018 mercedes benz sprinter 3500 and freightliner sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles.  The electronic stability control (esc) unit may become disabled on these vehicles.

Consequence
If esc becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor, free of charge.  Dvusa issued owners an interim notification on march 10, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is nc3drezaha.

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 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE


Posted on: 2021-02-03
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2012-2018 mercedes benz sprinter 3500 and freightliner sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles.  The electronic stability control (esc) unit may become disabled on these vehicles.

Consequence
If esc becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor, free of charge.  Dvusa issued owners an interim notification on march 10, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is nc3drezaha.

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 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE


Posted on: 2021-02-03
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2012-2018 mercedes benz sprinter 3500 and freightliner sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles.  The electronic stability control (esc) unit may become disabled on these vehicles.

Consequence
If esc becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor, free of charge.  Dvusa issued owners an interim notification on march 10, 2021.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is nc3drezaha.

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.