Vehicle recall 16V670000 · September 15, 2016
Freightliner Sprinter 2500, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 2 more models
The bolts connecting the lower seat belt connection to the rear bench seat may not have been properly tightened.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured March 1, 2016, to May 31, 2016. The bolts connecting the lower seat belt connection to the rear bench seat may not have been properly tightened.
- Consequence
- If the bolts were not properly tightened, the seat belt may fail to secure the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and Sprinter dealers will inspect the connecting bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V670000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 15, 2016
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Owner notification
- November 18, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 271
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Rear/other
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner Sprinter 2500 (2016): 2016
- Freightliner Sprinter 3500 (2016): 2016
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (2016): 2016
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 (2016): 2016
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