Recall
Freightliner Sprinter 3500 — 16V351000
NHTSA ID
16V351000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Sprinter 3500
Years Affected
2016
Recall Date
2016-05-24
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Units Affected
3
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2015, to April 30, 2016, and 2015-2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured May 1, 2015, to April 30, 2016. The affected vehicles are configured to have super-high roofs, but may not be equipped with the required crash pads.
Consequence
If the required crash pads are missing, it can increase the risk of injury to a front passenger seat occupant if they are unbelted.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the required crash-pads, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.