NHTSA Recall 16V261000: Body (structure)
Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 55 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Freightliner Sprinter 2500.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V261000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY |
| Report received | April 29, 2016 |
| Owner notification | September 2, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the windows separate from the vehicle in a crash, the occupants are at a greater risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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 16V261000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2015, 2016 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2015, 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2015, 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2015, 2016 |
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.