NHTSA Recall 16V261000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V261000; Date: Apr. 29, 2016
If the windows separate from the vehicle in a crash, the occupants are at a greater risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500; 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500; 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 3500; 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500; 2015 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500; 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500; 2015 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500; 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Affected Units:: 55
Recall Summary:
Daimler vans USA, LLC (dvusa) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz and freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured April 1, 2015, to October 31, 2015. The affected vehicles may have had multiple layers of paint applied, and as a result, in a crash, the windows may separate from the vehicle when the outer layer of paint peels from the layer below.
How to Fix:
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will remove the windows and inspect the paintwork, repainting the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. This recall began August 4, 2016. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-770-705-2070.
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: Sep 2, 2016
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