Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500, Sprinter 2500: Structure — door

Affects Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500, Sprinter 2500 · 2015 — about 6K vehicles.

The hazard

If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal accident, a greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Sprinter will notify owners, and dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in March 2015. Owners may contact Sprinter customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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