Recall
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — 16V261000
NHTSA ID
16V261000
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter 3500
Years Affected
2015
Recall Date
2016-04-29
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Units Affected
55
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured April 1, 2015, to October 31, 2015. The affected vehicles may have had multiple layers of paint applied, and as a result, in a crash, the windows may separate from the vehicle when the outer layer of paint peels from the layer below.
Consequence
If the windows separate from the vehicle in a crash, the occupants are at a greater risk of injury.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will remove the windows and inspect the paintwork, repainting the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. This recall began August 4, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-770-705-2070.