NHTSA recall 16V670000
Seat belts › Rear/other
Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3 more
Reported Sep 15, 2016271 vehicles affectedDaimler Vans USA, LLCBuilt Mar 1, 2016 – May 31, 2016
The defect
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured March 1, 2016, to May 31, 2016. The bolts connecting the lower seat belt connection to the rear bench seat may not have been properly tightened.
The risk
If the bolts were not properly tightened, the seat belt may fail to secure the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
The remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and Sprinter dealers will inspect the connecting bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.