Daimler Vans USA (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2012 Freightliner and Mercedes Benz 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.
Daimler Vans USA – Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
| Report Received Date | 07/28/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V480000 |
| Consequence Summary | An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Corrective Action | DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-025. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 17609 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V480000) |
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