Vehicle recall 11V324000 · June 13, 2011
2011 Sprinter 2500
Certain seat benches have been mounted with a latch bracket for child restraints that was not welded properly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Sprinter is recalling certain model year 2011 sprinter 2500 vehicles sold both under the mercedes-benz and freightliner brand names. Certain seat benches have been mounted with a latch bracket for child restraints that was not welded properly.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, the seat benches in these vehicles may not perform as required such that a child restraint may not stay properly secured, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the seat bench and replace the bench as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 16, 2011. Owners may contact sprinter at 1-877-762-8267.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V324000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 13, 2011
- Filed by
- SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR
- Owner notification
- September 16, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 47
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Sprinter 2500 (2011): 2011
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