Freightliner Sprinter 2016 Seat Belts May Fail in Crash - Recall
Daimler Vans USA recalls 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500/3500 vehicles with potentially loose seat belt bolts that could fail during crashes. Owners must have bolts inspected by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the bolts were not properly tightened, the seat belt may fail to secure the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles because seat belt bolts might not be tightened properly, which could cause the seat belt to fail during a crash. This is serious because seat belts are critical for safety in collisions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226966-freightliner-sprinter-2016-seat-belts-may-fail-in-crash-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226966-freightliner-sprinter-2016-seat-belts-may-fail-in-crash-recall · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V670000
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“Freightliner Sprinter 2016 Seat Belts May Fail in Crash - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226966-freightliner-sprinter-2016-seat-belts-may-fail-in-crash-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #16V670000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V670000).
Why it’s dangerous
The seat belt bolts connecting the lower seat belt to the rear bench seat may not be tightened properly. If this happens, the seat belt could fail to hold the occupant securely during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles made between March 1 and May 31, 2016. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are most at risk if the seat belt fails during a crash.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle was made between March 1 and May 31, 2016. The recall applies to Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 models from that production period.
- Brand
Daimler Vans USA- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Sprinter dealers will inspect the connecting bolts and tighten them as necessary at no cost.
Check Vehicle Production Date
The recall covers 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles made between March 1 and May 31, 2016.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 2 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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 #16V670000 (September 15, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 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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