NHTSA Recall 15V082000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V082000; Date: Feb. 10, 2015
If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal accident, a greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500; 2015 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500
Component: Structure:body:door
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc - Dba Sprinter
Affected Units:: 5,586
Recall Summary:
Mercedes-benz USA, LLC - dba sprinter (sprinter) is recalling certain model year 2015 sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to October 14, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.
How to Fix:
Sprinter will notify owners, and dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in March 2015. Owners may contact sprinter customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 31, 2015
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