Campaign 16V-670

Bolts connecting the lower seat belt connection to the rear bench seat may not have been properly tightened

Defect 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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 16V670000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

4 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about seat belts on these vehicles: 3, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 16V-670
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Freightliner	Sprinter 2500	2016	0
Freightliner	Sprinter 3500	2016	0
Mercedes-Benz	Sprinter 2500	2016	3
Mercedes-Benz	Sprinter 3500	2016	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.