The airbag inflator in your vehicle is a critical safety component that deploys in a crash to protect you. It's possible the inflator in your 2007-2009 Freightliner or Dodge Sprinter has deteriorated over time, making it prone to rupture.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, sharp metal pieces could fly towards you in the passenger seat, causing severe injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the passenger side frontal airbag with a safe, new one at no cost to you. You should contact your dealer now to confirm repair availability and schedule the free replacement.
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Original — What Happened
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2007-2009 Freightliner and Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled into 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 rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall fully supersedes recall 15V-354 and partially supersedes recalls 16V-379 and 17V-025.
The air bag inflator in your vehicle is a critical safety component that expands to deploy the air bag in a crash. In some cases, it can rupture and release sharp metal fragments, putting you and your passengers at risk.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator ruptures in a crash, the sharp metal fragments could hit you or your passengers, leading to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new one, completely free of charge. Contact your dealer now to schedule the repair and confirm availability.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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. The recall began March 31, 2017. 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.
Your vehicle's side window air bag is a safety feature that deploys in a side crash to protect you. The diffuser material in the air bag module might have tiny cracks that could spread and reduce its effectiveness.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a side crash and the air bag deploys, the diffuser could crack open, reducing its cushioning effect and potentially increasing the risk of injury to you.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the side window air bag modules on the right, left, or both sides of your vehicle – at no cost to you. You should contact your dealer to confirm repair availability and schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE SIDE WINDOW AIR BAG MODULE DIFFUSER MATERIAL MAY CONTAIN HAIRLINE CRACKS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE CASE OF A CRASH WITH A TRIGGER SIGNAL FOR THE WINDOW BAG MODULE, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SUCH A DIFFUSER MAY CRACK AT THE BEGINNING OF THE AIR BAG ACTIVATION INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT, LEFT, OR BOTH SIDE WINDOW AIR BAG MODULES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DCC AT 1-843-695-5041.
This model year has 3 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter? (Campaign #17V478000)
The airbag inflator in your vehicle is a critical safety component that deploys in a crash to protect you. It's possible the inflator in your 2007-2009 Freightliner or Dodge Sprinter has deteriorated over time, making it prone to rupture. If this happens, sharp metal pieces could fly towards you in the passenger seat, causing severe injury or even death. Your dealer will replace the passenger side frontal airbag with a safe, new one at no cost to you. You should contact your dealer now to confirm repair availability and schedule the free replacement.
What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter? (Campaign #16V077000)
The air bag inflator in your vehicle is a critical safety component that expands to deploy the air bag in a crash. In some cases, it can rupture and release sharp metal fragments, putting you and your passengers at risk. If the air bag inflator ruptures in a crash, the sharp metal fragments could hit you or your passengers, leading to serious injury or even death. Your dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new one, completely free of charge. Contact your dealer now to schedule the repair and confirm availability.
What is the AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW recall for the 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter? (Campaign #07V246000)
Your vehicle's side window air bag is a safety feature that deploys in a side crash to protect you. The diffuser material in the air bag module might have tiny cracks that could spread and reduce its effectiveness. If you're in a side crash and the air bag deploys, the diffuser could crack open, reducing its cushioning effect and potentially increasing the risk of injury to you. Your dealer will replace the side window air bag modules on the right, left, or both sides of your vehicle – at no cost to you. You should contact your dealer to confirm repair availability and schedule the repair.