Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, Sprinter 2500: Air bags

Affects Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, Sprinter 2500 · 2013–2016 — about 15K vehicles.

The hazard

If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.

What to do

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate and protective bracket around the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA 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