NHTSA Recall 16V670000
Filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. Component: Seat Belts. Reported 2016-09-15. An estimated 271 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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.
Risk
If the bolts were not properly tightened, the seat belt may fail to secure the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
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.