FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 (2016) recall — Air Bags
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 vehicles with air bag control units that may not deploy properly after a crash, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact customer service for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Vans is recalling 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 vehicles because their air bag control units might not stay functional after a crash, which could prevent additional air bags from deploying. This increases the risk of injury to occupants during a collision. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226965-freightliner-sprinter-2500-2016-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226965-freightliner-sprinter-2500-2016-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V093000
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“Freightliner Sprinter 2500 (2016) Air Bag Recall: Risk of Injury if Air Bags Fail.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226965-freightliner-sprinter-2500-2016-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #17V093000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V093000).
Why it’s dangerous
The air bag control unit may not stay functional after the initial crash impact. This could prevent additional air bags from deploying if there's a second impact, increasing injury risk for occupants.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk if the air bags fail to deploy properly during a secondary impact.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500. The recall covers vehicles manufactured without a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the air bag control unit.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267 to schedule a free repair installation of the reinforcement plate and protective bracket.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The air bag control unit may not stay functional after the initial impact, which could prevent additional air bags from deploying during a secondary crash.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 was manufactured without a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the air bag control unit.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 to arrange a free repair installation of the reinforcement plate and protective bracket.
Contact Daimler Vans
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Vans to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V093000 — Daimler Vans Daimler Vans Hello, I own a Daimler Vans that is covered by recall 17V093000 from Daimler Vans. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V093000 (October 2, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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