MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 (2022) recall — Air Bags
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 (2022) vehicles with faulty air bags may not deploy in crashes, risking injury. Owners must have wiring harnesses inspected by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2022 Sprinter 3500 vehicles with a risk that air bags might not deploy during crashes. This could lead to injury if the vehicle is involved in a collision. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81035-mercedes-benz-sprinter-3500-2022-air-bag-recall-risk-of.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81035-mercedes-benz-sprinter-3500-2022-air-bag-recall-risk-of · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V101000
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“Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 (2022) Air Bag Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81035-mercedes-benz-sprinter-3500-2022-air-bag-recall-risk-of. Based on NHTSA recall #23V101000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V101000).
Why it’s dangerous
The wiring harnesses for the swivel seats may be incorrectly installed and damaged, preventing front side air bags from deploying properly during a crash. This increases injury risk if the vehicle is in a collision.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 vehicles with electrically adjustable front swivel seats are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 has electrically adjustable front swivel seats. The recall was announced in March 2023 via owner notification letters.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Dealers will inspect and reattach wiring harnesses for swivel seats at no cost.
Check Notification Status
Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2023; confirm receipt.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and reattach the wiring harnesses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is 5491810.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The wiring harnesses for the swivel seats may be incorrectly installed and damaged, which can prevent front side air bags from deploying as intended during a crash.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 has electrically adjustable front swivel seats. The recall was announced in March 2023 via owner notification letters.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Dealers will inspect and reattach wiring harnesses for swivel seats at no cost. Contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 for more details.
Contact Mercedes-Benz
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mercedes-Benz to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V101000 — Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Hello, I own a Mercedes-Benz that is covered by recall 23V101000 from Mercedes-Benz. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and reattach the wiring harnesses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is 5491810. 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 #23V101000 (February 17, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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