Recall 17V479000: 2010–2011 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3 other models
- Report received
- Jul 28, 2017
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Potentially affected
- 20,665vehicles
- Model years
- 2010–2011
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Freightliner and Mercedes Benz 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.
Possible consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag, free of charge. The began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-379.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2010 Freightliner Sprinter 25004 complaints
- 2011 Freightliner Sprinter 25001 complaints
- 2010 Freightliner Sprinter 35003 complaints
- 2011 Freightliner Sprinter 35001 complaints
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 250014 complaints
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 250014 complaints
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35004 complaints
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35008 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.