Campaign 19V-800

Seam on the height adjuster for the front seats may have been insufficiently welded

Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner vehicles. A seam on the height adjuster for the front seats may have been insufficiently welded.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, the weld seam may break and cause the seat cushion to shift forward, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tilt adjuster for the front seats, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on December 19, 2019. The recall began March 9, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SITZVER.

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 19V800000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

8 product lines are covered

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

Vehicles covered by campaign 19V-800
Make	Model	Model years
Freightliner	Sprinter 1500	2019
Freightliner	Sprinter 2500	2019
Freightliner	Sprinter 3500	2019
Freightliner	Sprinter 4500	2019
Mercedes-Benz	Sprinter 1500	2019
Mercedes-Benz	Sprinter 2500	2019
Mercedes-Benz	Sprinter 3500	2019
Mercedes-Benz	Sprinter 4500	2019

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