Vehicle recall 17V093000 · February 10, 2017
Freightliner Sprinter 2500, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 2 more models
These vehicles were manufactured without a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the air bag control unit.
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 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. These vehicles were manufactured without a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the air bag control unit. As a result, the air bag control unit may not remain functional after the initial impact, possibly preventing additional air bags from deploying in response to a secondary impact.
- Consequence
- If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate and protective bracket around the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2017. 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
- 17V093000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 10, 2017
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Owner notification
- May 26, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 15,338
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags
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 (2013-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- Freightliner Sprinter 3500 (2013-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (2013-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 (2013-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
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