Freightliner Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500: Seat belts

Affects Freightliner Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500 · 2008–2011 — about 3K vehicles.

The hazard

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SAFETY BELTS IN THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED SUCH THAT A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

What to do

MERCEDES-BENZ WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 15, 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