The air bag in the passenger seat is designed to inflate in case of a crash to protect you. In some 2007-2009 Freightliner and Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles, the air bag inflator could break apart and shoot sharp metal fragments into the cabin.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator ruptures in a crash, sharp metal fragments could hit you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty air bag with a new, safe one – at no cost to you. You should contact your dealer now to confirm availability and schedule the repair, which should have started on September 29, 2017.
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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 driver's side air bag in your vehicle is a safety feature that deploys in a crash to protect you. However, in certain models, the inflator that makes the bag work could burst and send sharp metal fragments flying towards you.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator ruptures in a crash, metal shrapnel could strike you, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new one, free of charge. You should contact your dealer now to confirm repair availability and schedule the repair.
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.
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 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter? (Campaign #17V478000)
The air bag in the passenger seat is designed to inflate in case of a crash to protect you. In some 2007-2009 Freightliner and Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles, the air bag inflator could break apart and shoot sharp metal fragments into the cabin. If the air bag inflator ruptures in a crash, sharp metal fragments could hit you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death. Your dealer will replace the faulty air bag with a new, safe one – at no cost to you. You should contact your dealer now to confirm availability and schedule the repair, which should have started on September 29, 2017.
What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter? (Campaign #16V077000)
The driver's side air bag in your vehicle is a safety feature that deploys in a crash to protect you. However, in certain models, the inflator that makes the bag work could burst and send sharp metal fragments flying towards you. If the air bag inflator ruptures in a crash, metal shrapnel could strike you, causing serious injury or even death. Your dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new one, free of charge. You should contact your dealer now to confirm repair availability and schedule the repair.