NHTSA Recall 17V478000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V478000; Date: Jul. 28, 2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500; 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500; 2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500; 2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500; 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500; 2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500; 2007 Freightliner Sprinter 2500; 2008 Freightliner Sprinter 2500; 2009 Freightliner Sprinter 2500; 2007 Freightliner Sprinter 3500; 2008 Freightliner Sprinter 3500; 2009 Freightliner Sprinter 3500
Component: Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal
Manufactured by: Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Affected Units:: 43,689
Recall Summary:
Daimler vans USA, LLC (dvusa) is recalling certain 2007-2009 freightliner and Dodge sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled into the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
How to Fix:
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2017. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: this recall fully supersedes recall 15v-354 and partially supersedes recalls 16v-379 and 17v-025.
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 29, 2017
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