Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30): Seats

Affects Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30) · 2019–2020 — about 11K vehicles.

The hazard

If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

What to do

DVUSA will notify owners, and an authorized Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealer will inspect the wire harness routing for both front seats and will repair the wiring and add clips or cable ties as needed, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3DREHSIK.

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