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RECALL 16V077000: AIR BAGS
« on: April 09, 2016, 04:30:29 pm »
CAMPAIGN #: 16V077000
MAKE: DODGE
MODEL: SPRINTER 2500 / 3500
YEAR: 2007-2009
MFR CAMPAIGN #:
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: AIR BAGS
MANUFACTURER: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 07012066
END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 07312008
POTENTIAL # OF UNITS AFFECTED: 136,361
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 02102016
RECORD CREATION DATE: 02132016
REGULATION PART #:
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD #:
DEFECT SUMMARY:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 31, 2008, 2007-2014 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 1, 2014, and 2010-2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, to July 1, 2014. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

CORRECTIVE SUMMARY:
Daimler Vans will notify the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on April 11, 2016. Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners may contact Daimler Van's customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dodge owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

RECALL 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.

 

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