Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500, Sprinter 1500 +2 more: Air bags — cushion

Affects Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500, Sprinter 1500, Sprinter 3500, Sprinter 2500 · 2019–2021 — about 4K vehicles.

The hazard

Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 11, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3DREHSEL.

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