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2008 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter AIR BAGS Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: High Priority

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #17V478000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
What Happened
The air bag in your passenger seat is a crucial safety feature designed to protect you in the event of a crash. In certain 2007-2009 Freightliner and Dodge Sprinter models, the air bag inflator might malfunction and rupture, releasing sharp metal fragments.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator ruptures, sharp metal fragments could fly towards you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the passenger side air bag with a new, safer one at no cost to you. You should contact your dealer to confirm repair availability and schedule the free repair.
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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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #16V077000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
What Happened
The driver's side airbag in your vehicle is a safety feature that deploys in a crash to cushion your head and neck. In certain 2007-2014 models, the airbag's inflator could fail and rupture, sending sharp metal fragments into the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator ruptures in a crash, metal fragments could strike you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new one, at no cost to you. To confirm repair availability and schedule the repair, contact your dealer now, as the recall began in March 2017.
Show original NHTSA language
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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter 2008 Recalls

POWER TRAIN
1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter Years

2025
2 recalls
2024
6 recalls
2023
7 recalls
2022
7 recalls
2021
18 recalls
2020
22 recalls
2019
42 recalls
2018
10 recalls
2017
9 recalls
2016
17 recalls
2015
12 recalls
2014
9 recalls
2013
6 recalls
2012
4 recalls
2011
5 recalls
2010
7 recalls
2009
5 recalls
2007
15 recalls
2006
13 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
3 recalls
2003
5 recalls
2002
4 recalls
2001
2 recalls

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2003 HONDA Odyssey
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2004 HONDA Accord
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2005 HONDA Accord
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2003 ACURA MDX
100 AIR BAGS recalls

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter safe to drive?

This model year has 2 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 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter? (Campaign #17V478000)

The air bag in your passenger seat is a crucial safety feature designed to protect you in the event of a crash. In certain 2007-2009 Freightliner and Dodge Sprinter models, the air bag inflator might malfunction and rupture, releasing sharp metal fragments. If the air bag inflator ruptures, sharp metal fragments could fly towards you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death. Your dealer will replace the passenger side air bag with a new, safer one at no cost to you. You should contact your dealer to confirm repair availability and schedule the free repair.

What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter? (Campaign #16V077000)

The driver's side airbag in your vehicle is a safety feature that deploys in a crash to cushion your head and neck. In certain 2007-2014 models, the airbag's inflator could fail and rupture, sending sharp metal fragments into the vehicle. If the airbag inflator ruptures in a crash, metal fragments could strike you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death. Your dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new one, at no cost to you. To confirm repair availability and schedule the repair, contact your dealer now, as the recall began in March 2017.