Daimler Vans recalls Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles

The airbag systems may not be activated

10/17/2019

James Limbach Reporter

Daimler Vans USA (DVUSA) is recalling 1,232 model year 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.

The airbag systems may not have been activated after vehicle production, which can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What to do

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the airbag systems have been activated, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. T

he recall is expected to begin November 18, 2019.

Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at (877) 762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3AIRIGEL.

James Limbach

A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.

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