Campaign 21V-410

Wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames

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Defect summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.

Consequence

Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 11, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3DREHSEL.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 21V410000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

8 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about airbags on these vehicles: 12, of which 1 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 21V-410
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
FreightlinerSprinter 15002019 to 20210
FreightlinerSprinter 25002019 to 20210
FreightlinerSprinter 35002019 to 20210
FreightlinerSprinter 45002019 to 20210
Mercedes-BenzSprinter 15002019 to 20211
Mercedes-BenzSprinter 25002019 to 20215
Mercedes-BenzSprinter 35002019 to 20216
Mercedes-BenzSprinter 45002019 to 20210
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.