Dodge upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
The short version
Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported a problem with the driver side inflator module. Here is what owners need to know.
Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Take it to a dealer — they will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-077.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2007–2009 | Dodge Sprinter |
| 2007–2014 | Freightliner Sprinter |
| 2010–2014 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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