Freightliner Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500: Air bags — inflator module

Affects Freightliner Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500 · 2007–2014 — about 136K vehicles.

The hazard

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

What to do

Daimler Vans will notify the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners may contact Daimler Van's customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dodge owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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