Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, Sprinter 2500: Structure

Affects Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, Sprinter 2500 · 2007–2010 — about 3 vehicles.

The hazard

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE VEHICLES MAY NOT PROVIDE THE PROTECTION REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD IF AN OCCUPANT STRIKES THE A-PILLAR TRIM.

What to do

MERCEDES-BENZ WILL CHECK TO SEE IF THE CORRECT TRIM COVER WAS INSTALLED AND, IF NOT, REPLACE THAT TRIM COVER WITH THE CORRECT ONE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 843-695-5000.

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