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NHTSA Recall 19V003000: Inflator module (air bags)

Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 71,301 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Freightliner Sprinter 2500.

71,301
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2019
owners notified (March 15)
NHTSA campaign19V003000
ComponentAIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE
Report receivedJanuary 8, 2019
Owner notificationMarch 15, 2019
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the driver frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Safety risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall is began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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 19V003000

Make and modelModel years
Freightliner Sprinter 25002015, 2016, 2017
Freightliner Sprinter 35002015, 2016, 2017
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002015, 2016, 2017
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002015, 2016, 2017

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.