NHTSA Recall 16V077000: Inflator module (air bags)
Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 136,361 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Dodge Sprinter 2500.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V077000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | February 10, 2016 |
| Owner notification | March 31, 2017 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V077000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.