Daimler Vans USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2016
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 8 safety recalls made by Daimler Vans USA, LLC in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 27, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Front Passenger Air Bag may not Vent Properly
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris Vans manufactured September 9, 2016, to September 28, 2016. The affected vehicles have a passenger air bag that may have been manufactured with an incorrect Tether Activation Unit (TAU). As a result, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, the air bag may not vent properly.
NHTSA ID: 16V935000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 22
Consequence Summary:
An improperly vented air bag may not protect the front passenger as expected, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
DVUSA will notify owners, and authorized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 95.45
November 17, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BRAKE Indicator Lamp Inoperative/FMVSS 105
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured June 30, 2003, to August 31, 2006. The instrument cluster on the affected vehicles fails to illuminate the BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster during the vehicle start up bulb-function check. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 16V833000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 17,501
Consequence Summary:
Without the BRAKE lamp illuminating during the vehicle start up bulb-function check, the driver has no confirmation that the lamp is working and therefore may not know whether or not the lamp will illuminate if the brake fluid level is low. If the operator is unaware that the vehicle has low brake fluid, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DVUSA will notify owners, and DVUSA and Dodge dealers will correct the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notification was sent to owners on January 6, 2017. A second notice will be mailed to owners once the remedy becomes available. The recall began on July 27, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-770-705-2070.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 17.24
September 15, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Seat Belt Anchorage Bolts may be Loose
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured March 1, 2016, to May 31, 2016. The bolts connecting the lower seat belt connection to the rear bench seat may not have been properly tightened.
NHTSA ID: 16V670000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 271
Consequence Summary:
If the bolts were not properly tightened, the seat belt may fail to secure the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DVUSA will notify owners, and Sprinter dealers will inspect the connecting bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 74.91
May 24, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Super High Roof Vehicles Missing Crash Pads
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2015, to April 30, 2016, and 2015-2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured May 1, 2015, to April 30, 2016. The affected vehicles are configured to have super-high roofs, but may not be equipped with the required crash pads.
NHTSA ID: 16V351000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 3
Consequence Summary:
If the required crash pads are missing, it can increase the risk of injury to a front passenger seat occupant if they are unbelted.
Corrective Action:
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the required crash-pads, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 66.67
May 24, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Improper Rear Differential Gear Weld
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2015, through December 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have rear differential gears that may have been improperly welded.
NHTSA ID: 16V342000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 2
Consequence Summary:
The weld may fail and result in a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear differential gears, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 50
April 29, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Windows may Separate from Vehicle in a Crash
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured April 1, 2015, to October 31, 2015. The affected vehicles may have had multiple layers of paint applied, and as a result, in a crash, the windows may separate from the vehicle when the outer layer of paint peels from the layer below.
NHTSA ID: 16V261000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 55
Consequence Summary:
If the windows separate from the vehicle in a crash, the occupants are at a greater risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will remove the windows and inspect the paintwork, repainting the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. This recall began August 4, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-770-705-2070.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 23.64
February 18, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Incorrect Load Capacity Information on Labels
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured April 29, 2015, to December 15, 2015. The affected vehicles have a tire pressure label that incorrectly states a higher maximum load capacity than the vehicle is designed for.
NHTSA ID: 16V093000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 2,278
Consequence Summary:
The vehicle may be overloaded if loaded to the incorrect weight shown on the label, possibly resulting in axle or tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner dealers will replace the incorrect tire pressure label, free of charge. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 62.29
February 10, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 31, 2008, 2007-2014 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 1, 2014, and 2010-2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, to July 1, 2014. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
NHTSA ID: 16V077000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 136,361
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 43.87
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