NHTSA Recall 16V853000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V853000; Date: Nov. 28, 2016
If the seat moves in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would be at an increased risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500; 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: Midwest Automotive Designs, Llc
Affected Units:: 28
Recall Summary:
Midwest automotive designs, LLC (midwest) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes Benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016, equipped with certain left side seat adjusters, model number 486077 manufactured by atwood. The affected seat adjusters may allow the seats to move in the event of a crash. As such, these adjusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages", and 207 "seating systems. "
How to Fix:
Midwest will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left slide track, free of charge. The recall began on December 22, 2016. Owners may contact midwest customer service at 1-574-522-4878.
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: Dec 22, 2016
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