NHTSA Recall 17V479000: Inflator module (air bags)

Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on July 28, 2017, covering an estimated 20,665 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Freightliner Sprinter 2500.

20,665

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

2018

owners notified (January 12)

NHTSA campaign	17V479000
Component	AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE
Report received	July 28, 2017
Owner notification	January 12, 2018
Initiated by	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Freightliner and Mercedes Benz 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 front passenger side air bag, free of charge. The began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-379.

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 17V479000

Make and model	Model years
Freightliner Sprinter 2500	2010, 2011
Freightliner Sprinter 3500	2010, 2011
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500	2010, 2011
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500	2010, 2011

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.