Freightliner Sprinter 3500, Sprinter 1500 +2 more: Seats

Affects Freightliner Sprinter 3500, Sprinter 1500, Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 4500 · 2019 — about 3 vehicles.

The hazard

In the event of a crash, the weld seam may break and cause the seat cushion to shift forward, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tilt adjuster for the front seats, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on December 19, 2019. The recall began March 9, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SITZVER.

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