An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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/1252550-freightliner-sprinter-2500-2011-recall-air-bags · Recall date July 28, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V479000
“FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 (2011) recall — Air Bags.” GovInfoNow, recall dated July 28, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252550-freightliner-sprinter-2500-2011-recall-air-bags. Based on NHTSA recall 17V479000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V479000).
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag, free of charge. The began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-379.
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 17V479000 — Daimler Vans USA, LLC FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 (2011) recall — Air Bags Hello, I own a FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 (2011) recall — Air Bags that is covered by recall 17V479000 from Daimler Vans USA, LLC. The official recall notice states: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag, free of charge. The began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-379. 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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