Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500: Structure

Affects Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500 · 2015–2016 — about 27 vehicles.

The hazard

On certain vehicles, the paint used on the body structure may contain a defect that could allow the top layer to separate. In the event of a crash, this could allow the windows to peel away from the vehicles due to insufficient adhesion in between the layers of paint, increasing the risk of injury. Correction : Dealers will renew the paintwork of the affected areas.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational