FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 (2013) recall — Air Bags
Daimler Vans USA recalls 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 2500/3500 vehicles with faulty air bag inflators that may explode during crashes, risking serious injury or death.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles due to air bag inflators that may explode in crashes, potentially causing serious injury or death. Owners must have the front passenger air bag module replaced at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1250775-freightliner-sprinter-2013-air-bag-recall-explosion-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1250775-freightliner-sprinter-2013-air-bag-recall-explosion-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V032000
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“Freightliner Sprinter 2013 Air Bag Recall: Explosion Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250775-freightliner-sprinter-2013-air-bag-recall-explosion-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V032000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V032000).
Why it’s dangerous
The air bag inflators may explode during a crash due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes. This can cause sharp metal fragments to strike occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk if the air bag inflator explodes during a crash.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle was manufactured in 2013 and has a Freightliner Sprinter 2500 or 3500 model. The air bag module was installed as original equipment or a replacement.
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What to do — step by step
Contact DVUSA
Call 1-877-762-8267 to schedule a free replacement of the front passenger air bag module.
What NHTSA says to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on March 13, 2018. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Questions people ask
Why is this air bag recall happening?
The air bag inflators may explode during a crash due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle is a 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 or 3500 model with the front passenger air bag module installed as original equipment or a replacement.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall began December 28, 2018, but there is no specific deadline for the replacement.
Contact Daimler Vans USA
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Vans USA to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V032000 — Daimler Vans USA Daimler Vans USA Hello, I own a Daimler Vans USA that is covered by recall 18V032000 from Daimler Vans USA. The official recall notice states: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on March 13, 2018. The recall began December 28, 2018. 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 #18V032000 (September 1, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 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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