NHTSA Recall 11V324000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V324000; Date: Jun. 13, 2011
In the event of a crash, the seat benches in these vehicles may not perform as required such that a child restraint may not stay properly secured, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Sprinter 2500
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Suppor
Affected Units:: 47
Recall Summary:
Sprinter is recalling certain model year 2011 sprinter 2500 vehicles sold both under the mercedes-benz and freightliner brand names. Certain seat benches have been mounted with a latch bracket for child restraints that was not welded properly.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the seat bench and replace the bench as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 16, 2011. Owners may contact sprinter at 1-877-762-8267.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 16, 2011
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