NHTSA Recall 17V478000: Inflator module (air bags)
Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 43,689 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Dodge Sprinter 2500.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V478000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | July 28, 2017 |
| Owner notification | September 29, 2017 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2007-2009 Freightliner and Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled into the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Safety risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall fully supersedes recall 15V-354 and partially supersedes recalls 16V-379 and 17V-025.
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 17V478000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
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.