If the bolts were not properly tightened, the seat belt may fail to secure the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
If the bolts were not properly tightened, the seat belt may fail to secure the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226966-freightliner-sprinter-2500-2016-recall-seat-belts · Recall date September 15, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V670000
“FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 (2016) recall — Seat Belts.” GovInfoNow, recall dated September 15, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226966-freightliner-sprinter-2500-2016-recall-seat-belts. Based on NHTSA recall 16V670000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V670000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Vans USA, LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V670000 — Daimler Vans USA, LLC FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 (2016) recall — Seat Belts Hello, I own a FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 (2016) recall — Seat Belts that is covered by recall 16V670000 from Daimler Vans USA, LLC. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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